Gallatin fire fighters respond to two fires, one abandoned, one a residence

On Jan. 6 at approximately 3:22 a.m., Gallatin Fire Protection District was dispatched to a fire discovered southwest of town on Quartz Avenue.

Upon arrival, a house was found completely destroyed by fire. Due to radiant heat, a detached garage was starting to burn. Two hose lines were deployed to extinguish the fire on the garage and a few large trees. The garage was saved, but the two-story house was a total loss.

The house, owned by Tuggle Farms, did not have any electricity connected to it and had been vacant for quite some time. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews released from the scene at approximately 5:29 a.m.

Firefighters find flames, ammo at Gallatin residence

On Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Gallatin Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire at 809 West Mill. Dispatch advised the reporting party could hear ammunition going off and saw flames coming out of a window. The home is occupied by Bobby Tull, but no one was inside as the family was out of town. Engine 101 and Rescue 107 responded to the fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a wood framed one-story dwelling with fire showing out the northwest bedroom window and northwest roof eaves. Smoke was coming out of the roof eaves along the front of the house.

Fire crews deployed two hose lines for extinguishment and utilized a hydrant for water supply. Approximately 500 gallons of water were used to put the fire out. The fire was caused by combustibles too close to a space heater. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, the attic area, and the living room were damaged by fire. Heat damage was sustained throughout the rest of the house. Fire crews released from the scene at approximately 9:09 a.m. Also responding were Daviess County Ambulance and Gallatin Police Department.

PICTURE: The Tuggle house; the Tull residence.