Large House Fire in Cross Plains Claims Dog, Home a Total Loss
CROSS PLAINS, TENNESSEE: A large house fire in the 3300 block of Maxi Jones Road resulted in a total loss early Sunday morning, according to Cross Plains Fire Chief Tommy Jackson. The home carries a Springfield address but falls within the Cross Plains fire coverage area, the first call coming into 911 at 4:45 am. MAP
Fire crews were dispatched around 3:30 to 4:00 a.m. to a fully involved structure fire at a two-story, approximately 5,400 square foot home. Chief Jackson said flames were visible from a distance as crews arrived on scene.
Multiple agencies responded, including Cross Plains, Millersville, White House City, White House Volunteer, Greenbrier, and Orlinda fire departments.
Despite the intensity of the fire, no injuries were reported. However, one dog died in the blaze.
Preliminary information indicates the fire may have started on the back porch area. Chief Jackson said callers reported seeing a glow and hearing glass breaking, and investigators believe heat lamps inside a doghouse may have been involved.
Firefighters remained on scene from approximately 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., battling the fire and conducting overhaul operations.
Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, crews had to tanker in water from about a mile and a half away, using an estimated 130,000 gallons to extinguish the blaze.
The home is considered a total loss. The official cause of the fire remains under investigation.
