It’s been a busy week for Cumberland County firefighters. From Sunday to 11:30am Wednesday, the County Fire Department had responded to 24 calls.
Some of the calls for service have been:
On Sunday (10/18/2026), fire units responded to the Breckenridge Community shortly before noon to a fully involved camper fire that destroyed one camper, damaged another camper, and damaged a nearby residence.
On Tuesday (10/20,2026) around 8am, firefighters responded to a structure fire in Pleasant Hill that displaced a family.
Also on Tuesday around 3:30, fire units were called to the Ozone Community for a bomb scare after a mortar shell was found at a residence. The Knox County Bomb Squad also responded and took possession of the mortar shell.
On Wednesday, (10/21/2026) around 2 a.m. Cumberland County fire units responded to a shop fire in the Tansi Community.
At 8:41 am Wednesday, fire units were called to a structure fire in the area of Highway 68. The blaze was contained to the corner of the garage and quickly extinguished.
Just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, fire units were dispatched to a mutual aid request for a pipeline emergency in the Muddy Pond area.
The Cumberland County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property and thanks everyone for your prayers and support.
