(CCCEMA)
Press Release 4/6/2021 5:32pm
Tuesday April 6th 2021 at approximately 3:40pm Crossville Fire, Crossville Police, Cumberland County EMS, Crossville/Cumberland County EMA responded to 80 Justice St (Life Care Center of Crossville). For a report of fire and smoke in the building. Crossville Fire Dept. quickly extinguished the small fire located around one of the nurses stations. There were 3 residents and 2 staff members transported to Cumberland Medical Center to be evaluated for minor smoke inhalation. Administration staff is working to relocate residents to another part of the building that was unaffected. There will be a more detailed release at a later time from Crossville Fire Chief Chris South, Crossville/Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole, and Medical Director Dr. Fox.