DOTHAN: 3:13 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 306 Bell Street in Dothan. At the time of dispatch Dothan Fire Engine Companies were advised smoke and flames visible.
RSN was at Highway 431 and Ross Clark Circle at the time Dothan 911 dispatched the fire. Heavy black smoke was visible from that location when Dothan 911 dispatched the fire. Also Dothan 911 reported unknown if all occupants were evacuated. Reports of some people running from the residence.
Dothan Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ), Dothan Fire Truck1 ( Central ), Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ), Dothan Fire Engine Company 10 ( West Main Street , Rehab Truck, Dothan Fire Central Battalion Chief Johnson, Dothan Fire Deputy Fire Chief David Hasty, Fire Marshall Forehand, Dothan Police Patrol Division and Pilcher Ambulance on the scene.
On arrival of the first fire engine companies is was reported active, working fire, heavy smoke and flames visible. Dothan Fire Department made an aggressive attack. Not long after on the scene it was reported “all clear” as to anyone inside the residence. At 3:57 PM Dothan Fire announced “under control”.
Dothan Police Patrol questioned some residents and there is a suspect in that the fire is possible arson. Dothan Police are searching the area for the suspect.
RSN NOTE: This residence has been the scene of several Dothan Police Vice search warrants for drug activity,
