CUMBERLAND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO 24 INCIDENTS IN ONE WEEK, INCLUDING STRUCTURE FIRES AND BOMB SCARE
The Cumberland County Fire Department responded to 24 calls for service between October 18 and October 22, 2026, handling a diverse and busy week of emergency incidents across the county.
Notable calls during the busy week included:
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Camper Fire (Oct. 18): Units responded to the Breckinridge Community for a fully involved camper fire that completely destroyed one camper, damaged a second, and caused damage to a nearby residence.
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Structure Fires (Oct. 20 & 21): A working structure fire in the Pleasant Hill Community displaced a local family on October 20. The following day, crews battled a shop fire in the Tansi Community and quickly contained a garage fire near Highway 68.
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Bomb Scare (Oct. 20): Crews responded to a residence in the Ozone Community after a mortar shell was discovered. The Knox County Bomb Squad investigated the scene and took possession of the device.
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Pipeline Emergency (Oct. 21): Fire units provided mutual aid for a pipeline emergency in the Muddy Pond area.
Department officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to protecting the lives and property of Cumberland County residents through comprehensive fire suppression and rescue services.
