Trion resident William Campbell

Trion Engine 12-R responded to a residential structure fire in the area of Chestnut Street in Trion, along with Trion Police, Summerville Fire, Hays Fire and Artium Health Floyd EMS. The homeowner was trying to extinguish the fire, but the smoke became too much, so she had to exit out the front door. Once outside, she yelled for a neighbor who was in his yard. Without hesitation, the neighbor quickly grabbed the table in the living room and removed it from the home. Then, grabbing a water hose, he began putting water on the fire. Upon the arrival of Engine 12-R, smoke filled the entire home and could be seen from Simmons Street. Firefighters quickly extinguished the hot spots and set up ventilation to clear the home.  The Trion Fire Department credited the neighbor William Campbell for his heroic efforts.