HEADLAND | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
Fire crews are actively working a fully involved structure fire on Cleveland Street in Headland.
Headland Fire Rescue has been dispatched to the scene, along with assistance from the Kinsey and Newville Volunteer Fire Department. Multiple units are responding as firefighters work to contain and extinguish the blaze.
At this time, the structure is reported to be fully involved. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and it is unknown whether anyone was inside the residence when the fire started. No injuries have been reported as of this update.
Firefighters remain on scene, and additional information is expected to be released as the situation develops.
UPDATED @ 3:44 PM
When Henry County 911 dispatched Headland Fire – Rescue and Headland Police they reported smoke visible from a distance away. Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher was at the Henry County Road and Bridge Department and could see the smoke in the air.
Haleburg Volunteer Fire Department, Newville Volunteer Fire Department, and a couple of Wicksburg Volunteer Fireman were in Headland and responded on their personal vehicle and assisted with fighting the fire. Headland Director of Department of Public Safety – Police Chief Mark Jones and Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher are on the scene. EMA Director Matt Hatcher is pumping water onthe fire engine company for fireman.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock responded and was in fire attire and assisted with fighting structure fire. Chief Mock was helping fight the fire.
All occupants escaped the fire. Initial reports the cause of the fire is possibly a candle in the house.
This fire was buring strong before fireman ever arrived on the scene. Cleveland Street is closed at Alice Street intersection.
