Glenn Beck has defended South Fulton, Tennessee fire department's refusal to save Gene Cranick's house, Beck also accused Cranick of "sponging" off his neighbors -- while mocking and ridiculing Cranick's rural accent.

Glenn Beck Mocks Fire Victims According to reports, the South Fulton, Tennessee fire department stood by and allowed Gene Cranick house to burn to the ground, destroying everything and killing the family's dogs and cats. All because the Cranicks failed to pay a $75 fee. Cranick begged the fire chief to stop the fire before it engulfed his house. He even offered to immediately pay the $75 fee, but the chief refused and the house burned to the ground.