No Injuries in Overnight House Fire in Oak Ridge

Photo Submitted By City of Oak Ridge Fire Department

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. February 21, 2020 – On February 21, 2020, at approximately 02:19 AM, the Oak Ridge Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire located on W Outer Drive near Ogden Lane. The first arriving unit was on scene within minutes and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. The resident was not home at the time of the fire. The fire department responded with 3 Engines, 1 Tower, 1 Rescue, 1 Battalion Chief, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. There is significant damage to the residence. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation at this time. Crews were on the scene for several hours to monitor for hot spots and the road remained close during this time. Normal traffic resumed shortly after 3:00 pm.

Photo Submitted By City of Oak Ridge Fire Department
Photo Submitted By City of Oak Ridge Fire Department

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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