STAFF REPORT
In the bright light of Monday’s midmorning sun, the house on Spring Street appeared as only isolated, charred remains after being completely destroyed by flames. (Photo by Zoe Watkins)
The Bedford County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Sunday night in Wartrace.
Calls came into the 911 Communications Center shortly after 7 p.m. reporting a house at 328 Spring Street to be on fire. Units en route were advised of unknown occupants still in the residence.
Initial units on scene found the house filled with smoke and flames showing. They also encountered a resident suffering from smoke inhalation. Bedford County EMS arrived on scene and transported the occupant to a local hospital.
The American Red Cross was requested to the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Property records have the home under the name of Felicia Overcast Wells.
Wartrace town hall posted a Facebook post asking for donations and any support for the family. For any donations, please drop them off at Wartrace Town Hall.
This is what they are in need of: Women’s s-m shirts; Women’s 5-7 pants; Women’s shoes 8-9; Women’s shoes 3.5-4; Men’s 33×32 pants; Men’s XL shirts; Men’s 11-12 shoe; Boys youth large shirts ; Boys 12-14 pants ; Boys 4-5 shoe.
