Shortly before 2 am this morning (Sat.Jan. 8th) the Henderson Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire
at 2338 Carter Drive. The initial dispatch was for a fully involved mobile home on fire at 2338 Carter Drive, they also advised
there was a possibly of subjects trapped inside the structure. Fire crews arrived on scene and confirmed a heavily involved
mobile home fire, firefighters then attempted to make entry into the residence where they encountered heavy fire conditions.
Fire Chief Scott Foreman says a second fire crew made entry into the rear of the trailer where they located an occupant,
19-year old Brenden Bellar, inside the structure. It was determined by fire and EMS crews that Bellar had succumbed to
his injuries. The Henderson County Coroner was notified at that time. A second occupant of the structure was able to
make it out of the structure and told neighbors to call 911 that his house was on fire. The unidentified occupant suffered
injuries resulting from the fire and was taken to Ascension Medical in Evansville, Indiana to be treated. He was
released from the hospital a short time later. The Henderson County Coroner’s office, Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s office
and the Henderson Fire Department are all currently investigating this incident.
It was determined the home had no working smoke detectors.
Henderson Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson EMA, Henderson 911, Deaconess Ambulance Service, HMP&L,
Henderson Municipal Gas, Henderson Water utility, Henderson Public Works, American Red Cross, Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s
Office, and Henderson County Coroner’s Office all assisted the Fire Department at the scene.
Chief Foreman is reminding everyone the importance of having working smoke detectors and stressed they need to be
tested on a regular basis to ensure they work.
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