Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1221 Yolanda Hills Road Saturday afternoon.
Assistant Chief David Agee said the residence belonged to Cindy Boone. Upon arrival crews found the home to be fully engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. However firefighters were able to save a detached garage and a Honda four wheeler about 10 feet from the home. The local Red Cross chapter was notified and responded to the scene to assist the family with immediate needs.
Responding stations included Short Mountain Highway and Cookeville Highway, along with the Main Station, Tanker 1 and equipment truck. DeKalb EMS staff and Sheriffs Department officers were also on the scene. There were apparently no injuries.
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