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Depot Street Fire, Greeneville, Tennessee

Fire consumed two buildings in historic downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

CLICK HERE to watch a ten minute video of Depot Street fire in Greeneville, Tennessee, on March 11, 2009.
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Just a small amount of smoke was visible when firefighters arrived at 9:12 AM
Just a small amount of smoke was visible when firefighters arrived at 9:12 AM		 Captain Jack Tilson surveys the rear of the building while firemen enter though the Depot Street Side.
Captain Jack Tilson surveys the rear of the building while firemen enter though the Depot Street Side.		 Tilson reported via radio that the rear door was hot to the touch, indicating fire inside.
Tilson reported via radio that the rear door was hot to the touch, indicating fire inside.		 Greeneville Fire Chief Mark Foulks coordinates efforts from behind the building.
Greeneville Fire Chief Mark Foulks coordinates efforts from behind the building.
Fireman Jonathan Gray prepares to enter the building, assisted by Captain Jack Tilson.
Fireman Jonathan Gray prepares to enter the building, assisted by Captain Jack Tilson.		 Firefighters had first entered the front of the building in an attempt to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters had first entered the front of the building in an attempt to extinguish the flames.		 As the fire and smoke intensified, the front side attack team pulled out, allowing firefighters to enter the rear.
As the fire and smoke intensified, the front side attack team pulled out, allowing firefighters to enter the rear.		 Thick, dark smoke billows from the rear of the Chang Thai Restaurant.
Thick, dark smoke billows from the rear of the Chang Thai Restaurant.
Looking down Depot Street, facing toward Main, at the front of the fire scene.
Looking down Depot Street, facing toward Main, at the front of the fire scene.		 Firemen change their air packs after fighting inside the blazing structure.
Firemen change their air packs after fighting inside the blazing structure.		 Flames were visibile through the roof for the first time.
Flames were visibile through the roof for the first time.		 Flames erupted through a roof vent at 9:43 AM.
Flames erupted through a roof vent at 9:43 AM.
This view from Highland School was taken by Principal Brenda Ottinger.
This view from Highland School was taken by Principal Brenda Ottinger.		 The Dickson-Williams Mansion is on the left and the Federal Courthouse on the right. Neither were threatened by the fire.
The Dickson-Williams Mansion is on the left and the Federal Courthouse on the right. Neither were threatened by the fire.		 Firemen begin to direct water to the top of the building as flames grew.
Firemen begin to direct water to the top of the building as flames grew.		 t1%2f67%2f753667%2f4%2f110101762.F203VZRt.jpg
t1%2f67%2f753667%2f4%2f110101766.CMkilEmY.jpg t1%2f67%2f753667%2f4%2f110101768.dy67f9ZH.jpg Fireman Chris Shepherd rests and cools off after an hour of firefighting.
Fireman Chris Shepherd rests and cools off after an hour of firefighting.		 Preparing to ascend the ladder to fight the blaze.
Preparing to ascend the ladder to fight the blaze.
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GUEST 17-Mar-2009 18:24
I think God sent the rain after the fire.
He always provides.
And thank God there was no one in the buildings.
Brick and Motar can be replaced, but life is sacred.
Guest 15-Mar-2009 18:53
Yeah it was bad what happend but I think some are taking it a little far. It could have been alot worse than what it was.
Guest 13-Mar-2009 20:31
I remember the Roses fire as well - first thing I thought of when I heard about this one. It's so sad that we've lost two more buildings from our precious historic district, not to mention the business that were lost as well. Thank goodness it was spotted in time to prevent spreading and even further loss!
mary hedrick 12-Mar-2009 21:56
this reminds me of roses
Guest 12-Mar-2009 13:04
Greeneville is the best community when the chips are down. You could not ask for a better town anywhere.Yesterday proved that when Downtown caught fire. People from all around came to help or support us firefighters. I have worked for the Greeneville Fire Dept. for 24 years and have seen quite a few major fires. We have always been helped out by all the other Fire Dept.,and businesses,not to forget the American Red Cross and there great people.Thank you all for your support and care.
Rebecca Wolfe 12-Mar-2009 00:24
I just want to commend all of the courageous firemen who have been working all day and apparently will be working most of the night to put out the Depot fire. They have exhibited great ability and knowledge of their job; this is obvious because the fire has been contained in two buildings and they prevented it from further destroying other downtown businesses. I, along with my sister own an antique store just a few buildings down from Mr. Kyker's buildings; we watched these fine men work diligently and cooperatively to perform their duties and ensure the safety of others. I futher want to commend the American Red Cross, Tipton's Cafe, Jerry and Donna Hartsell (The Bean Barn), First Baptist Church and all those who helped to make a long day easier for the area firemen. It is reassuring to know the the Greeneville community will come together to help one another in time of great concern.
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