TFD Responds to Residential Fire on Cascade Drive

March 14, 2023

On March 14, at 8:07 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a structure fire located in the 4500 block of Cascade Drive. TFD units reported smoke visible while en route to the address. TFD personnel arrived on scene in less than five minutes and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of a single-story residential structure. TFD crews quickly made entry into the structure to attack the fire.

TFD personnel searched the residence and found no occupants inside at the time of the fire. There were no injuries reported on scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

TFD was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff's Office, Leon County EMS and City of Tallahassee Utilities. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.

Smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be sure to check your smoke alarms regularly to make sure they are working properly. Get more fire prevention information from TFD at Talgov.com/Fire.