A Signal Mountain family lost everything to a house fire on Wednesday morning. At 5:04 a.m., a 911 call was received reporting a house fire at 3301 Wilson Avenue.
Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services responded and arrived on the scene within minutes, reporting fire showing on the left side of the house.
Cpt. Sib Evans, Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services, said the firefighters attacked the front door area until the roof became unstable and evacuated the front porch before the roof collapsed. Firefighters began a “defensive attack” and contained the fire in 45 minutes.
Mrs. Bobby Williams, the house renter, said she awoke to the smell of smoke. They got up to investigate the smell of smoke and noticed fire in the corner of the kitchen area. They immediately evacuated the house and called 911.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined and will be under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. Cpt. Evans said the fire started on the left corner of the house. Damages are estimated at $100,000.
Ms. Williams did not have renters insurance but the American Red Cross will be assisting her family with their immediate needs.
Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services were assisted by Signal Mountain Fire Department, Red Bank Fire Department, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department.