Bartlett residents experienced an unexpected disruption on their Christmas Eve as firefighters tackled a substantial house fire on Wednesday. According to WREG, a local residence was engulfed in flames, prompting a response from the Bartlett Fire Department, while EMTs stood ready outside the affected home; the cause of the fire and any possible casualties have yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, Action News 5 reported that firefighters were seen removing charred possessions from the premises as they fought the blaze on Ellendale Road, near the intersection with Hollister Lane.
This incident resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with Bartlett Police announcing the closure of streets including Old Brownsville and Ellendale, as well as Hollister Lane at Hollister Cove, which created a challenge for locals trying to navigate the area during the holiday, the area was dense with the urgency of first responders swiftly working in the service of safety and containment. Local Memphis shared information about the roadblocks on social media, quoting the Bartlett Police Department’s advisory to the community
As crews worked into the evening, the presence of at least one ambulance suggested the potential for injuries, though no official statement regarding the well-being of the occupants or the extent of the damage has been made available. The operation commanded the street’s closure, restricting access to only first responders and leaving the neighborhood anxiously waiting for news…