Small fire in MMC emergency department quickly extinguished

Methodist Medical Center Mattress Fire

The Oak Ridge police and fire departments respond to a small mattress fire on Wednesday morning in the Methodist Medical Center emergency department.

Note: This story was updated at 1:30 p.m.

A patient with a lighter who was experiencing a medical emergency started a foam mattress on fire at Methodist Medical Center on Wednesday morning, Oak Ridge Fire Chief Darryl Kerley said.

In a statement, the hospital said the small 10:15 a.m. fire in its emergency department was quickly extinguished.

The fire was limited to a patient room, and there were no injuries, the statement said. The fire caused minimal damages, and there was no disruption in service.

Kerley said the Oak Ridge Police Department is investigating, and the hospital will not press charges.

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  • justiceheard

    They should charge him for the damage AND for causing trouble.