House Burns On Mitchell Mill Road In Ooltewah

Tuesday, November 22, 2005
- photo by Patrick Kellam

A fire in Ooltewah on Monday night did extensive damage to a house.

The blaze was at 8323 Mitchell Mill Road.

Witnesses said a woman was living in the house at the time and she had several pets inside.

The woman was uninjured, but it is not known if the animals made it out, witnesses said.

- Photo2 by Patrick Kellam

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