Home total loss following fire in downtown Alamo

ALAMO, Tenn. — First responders were on the scene of a residential fire Wednesday afternoon in Alamo.

Courtesy: Stephen Sutton

According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department, the fire occurred at a home near East Main Street and South Cherry Street.

The fire was brought under control, however the Sheriff’s Department confirms the home is a total loss.

No injuries have been reported, and an investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.

According to the department, Alamo Fire Department Chief Loren Haynes and Alamo Police Chief Jeff Sills are coordinating relief efforts with the Alamo Church of Christ to provide needed items for the family.

Items can be taken to the Alamo Church of Christ on West Church Street from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday night. Financial donations and like-new clothing items will be accepted. The church may also open for additional donations – check the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page for updates.

Items needed include:

• Resident #1 Male
  3XL SHIRT
  12 Wide Shoes
  38×30 pants
• Resident #2 Female
  Women’s 20 pants
  3XL shirt
  9 shoes
• Resident #3: Male
  38×36 pants
  10 men’s shoes
  L-XL men’s shirt
• Resident #4: Female
  2XL shirt
  18 pants
  9.5 women’s shoes
• Resident #5: 9 year old girl
  10/12 girls pants and shirt
  3 kids shoes
  Girl toys/babydolls

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