Fire Department apparatus lined up in front of a residence during a mid-morning fire call.  (Photo by: Joe Combs)

ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA – The Glynn County Fire Department was notified through the counties 911 center of a possible structure fire on Cypress Point.  The caller stated that they saw smoke coming from the area of the garbage disposal below the sink.

Station 2 acknowledged the dispatch and Squad 2 and Ladder 4, along with Engines 2 and 4 responded to the scene.  While in route, the dispatcher advised that the caller stated that they could see flames coming from the area and were advised to leave the residence.

Squad 2 and Engine 2 arrived on scene only minutes later.  Lieutenant Vanburen, arriving on Engine 2, advised other personnel that there was light smoke showing from the rear of the structure.

Personnel quickly determined that the fire was a plastic waste basket located below the sink.  Fortunately for the homeowner the fire actually burned through a water line resulting in the fire being put out prior to the departments arrival on scene. 

After determining that the fire was out, fire fighters checked the area for any possible extension, and began cleaning the area up.  Crews remained on scene for a short time cleaning the kitchen up and removing the small amount of water and insuring that the occupants were okay. 

Damage was limited to the cabinets in the immediate area of the fire and there were no injuries associated with the incident.