An all-call for fire department officials from Harriman, Rockwood, and Kingston was sent out late Saturday evening to a house on fire which set right along the railroad tracks at Bell Road and South Roane Street. According to Harriman Fire Chief Brad Daniels, no one was injured in this fire but the home was substantially damaged.  Officials did get it knocked down rather quickly with the assistance of Rockwood and Kingston Fire Department officials who assisted. Highway 27 at Bell Road was shut off to through traffic due to the fact of having to stretch a fire hose across the four lanes to get to the fire. It’s unclear at this time what may have started the blaze which started in the back portion near the tracks. Fire personnel remained on the scene for several hours, but had it under control within an hour after their first unit arrived on the scene. Norfolk Southern Railroad officials stopped all train traffic as well due to the fact that the home sets within 20 feet of the tracks. Chief Daniels wishes to thank neighboring agencies for their assistance and also the Harriman Police Department for traffic control as well as the Sheriff’s deputies.

Photos by: Harriman Fire Department