Sharps Chapel VFD was dispatched to a structure fire on Thursday, November 30, 2017. The call was at around 11:34 PM on Cox Road. Sharps Chapel Engine 51, Engine 52 & Engine 54 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, neighbors were using a garden hose to slow down the spread of fire. Fire crews made an interior attack to fully extinguish the fire and set up ventilation to remove the smoke from the home. The fire started around the chimney of a wood stove in the home. The home did receive some moderate damage but no injuries were reported. Northeast Union VFD Engine 31 and Maynardville VFD Tanker 91 also responded mutual aid for assistance.
