Garvin-Marshall Fire

USPA NEWS - Marshall and Garvin Fire Departments work together to extinguish structural fire. Both departments were dispatched around 230am on Thursday, April 17th, 2014. It was apparent at the time which fire department had assumed command, however, it was stated that Marshall was dispatched first.

Marshall and Garvin Fire Departments work together to extinguish structural fire. Both departments were dispatched around 230am on Thursday, April 17th, 2014. It was apparent at the time which fire department had assumed command, however, it was stated that Marshall was dispatched first. Multiple units were dispatched, including water tankers, sheriff deptartment and it was noted a plow was out spreading salt.

It is unclear if the salt truck was out for the fire call, however, multiple water tankers with the fire department were going to and from the fire scene and an in-town staged fill station to bring water to the scene, as portable water pools were deployed. This is common when there is a lack of fire hydrants, such as in rural areas. There were at least two noted tankers in use with possibly another one or two filling up at the time.

It is unclear at this time what started the fire. As it was also unclear at the time which department was in charge I was unable to reach the incident commander for comment, nor a press liaison official. There was clear visible grey smoke that could be seen from a mile around, even in the night of an early morning. It is also unclear if anyone was still in the house or if everyone made it out safely. An ambulance was seen driving away from the scene around 2:45am with lights on.