MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – One person died after a house fire Friday in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County emergency agencies responded to a fire call at 4250 Highway 41A South on Friday, November 18 at 11:57 p.m. When crews arrived on the scene, heavy smoke was showing and the female occupant of the residence was outside.
Officials said crews were notified that the male homeowner was still inside the residence and they went inside to search for him.
The male occupant, John Reeves, age 76, was soon located in the kitchen, approximately 15-20 feet inside the home.
Reeves was unresponsive when he was located and was transported to the hospital via Montgomery County EMS. He later died from his injuries.
The fire began in the front of the home, but the actual cause is still under investigation.
“Our thoughts go out to the family at this time. As we are continuing our investigation, I’d like to remind our citizens that daylight saving time gives us a good reminder when to replace batteries in smoke alarms,” EMA Director Jerry Buchanan said. “If you didn’t do that when clocks were set back a couple of weeks ago, please do so! It’s an easy task and one that saves lives.”
East Montgomery Volunteer Fire, St. Bethlehem Volunteer Fire, Montgomery County Rescue Squad, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County EMS and Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department all responded to the call.