Memphis Fire Department News

Federal Officials Investigate 6th Church Fire in Tennessee

Federal authorities are investigating a fire that was intentionally set at a vacant church in Memphis, Tennessee. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives spokesman Michael Knight says the blaze at First Church of Christ is the sixth church fire …

Authorities: Air Conditioning Power Cord Caused Memphis Fire that Killed 9

A house fire that killed six children and three adults in Memphis was caused by an electrical malfunction in an air conditioning unit’s power cord in the living room, authorities said. The Memphis Fire Department released the cause of Monday …

Memphis Firefighters Miss Call, Trapped in Station Due to Power Outage

The Memphis Fire Department has inspected bay doors at all its stations after firefighters missed calls because they were trapped inside their station during a power outage. The Commercial Appeal reported a fatal house fire occurred on Nov. 27 while …