DOTHAN: 06:29 AM Dothan Fireman received a ringdown alarm at 6:29 AM this morning, Christmas Morning, and it was not to a call where Santa was stuck in the chimney.
The call was at 1226 East Coe Dairy Road, Linen Service. The person reporting to Dothan 911 reported flames visible, fully involved.
On arrival of the first Dothan Fire Engine this was a major working structure fire that was fully engulfed.
At 9:47 AM Dothan Fire has scene under control but still remain on the scene. Dothan Police have the road blocked. Pilcher Ambulance has been returned to service but has been on the scene since dispatched.
Dothan Fire Deputy Chief David Hasty has just left the scene and Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams was on the scene.
The call came in at 6:29 AM. Dothan Fire changes shifts at 7:00 AM. So some on duty and some coming on duty fought the fire. THANK YOU to the Dothan Fireman. Calls at shift changes probably dramitcally changed some of the fireman Christmas plans.
UPDATED @ 6:41 AM THURSDAY
At 4:17 AM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engines were dispatched to this structure fire with reports of smoke and flames visible.
On arrival of Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ) they reported flames and smoke on the left side of the structure. Engine 4 made a quick attack and was able to get the fire out. This was a flare up from the original fire. Dothan Fire Engine 4 was able to handle it. All engines returned to service with exception of Truck 1 which remained on the scene as a precaution.
