Firefighters Do Nothing and Watch House Burn to Ground

Nice to see the firefighters take a principled stand here. Some people think the rules don't apply to them and then go "boo hoo hoo" when their house catches fire.

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. - Imagine your home catches fire but the local fire department won't respond, then watches it burn. That's exactly what happened to a local family tonight.

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The homeowner, Gene Cranick, said he offered to pay whatever it would take for firefighters to put out the flames, but was told it was too late.  They wouldn't do anything to stop his house from burning.

Each year, Obion County residents must pay $75 if they want fire protection from the city of South Fulton.  But the Cranicks did not pay.

The mayor said if homeowners don't pay, they're out of luck.

Tough luck, Cranicks! Pay or burn, that's the rule.

[WPSDlocal6]