John Coffelt, Editor

A W. Doak Street home was damaged by fire Wednesday, Jan. 21 after a vehicle in the garage ignited.

According to the landlord at the scene, the residents were repairing the vehicle’s gas line when a spark ignited. The tenant reportedly attempted to push the vehicle outside, but when the flames began to spread, he evacuated the house and called 9-1-1. 

According to Manchester Fire Department Deputy Chief Roger Chambers, no one was injured in the fire.     

John has been with the Manchester Times since May 2011. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories. John is a 1994 graduate of Tullahoma High School, a graduate of Motlow State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Tullahoma, enjoys painting, dancing and exploring the outdoors.