posted February 3, 2007
No one was home and no injuries were reported in connection with a house fire in Hixson on Saturday morning.
The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 7:16 a.m. and responded with several fire companies to 5134 Barbara Court.
Battalion Chief Mack Moore said the firefighters were able to contain the fire to the front of the house, but the damage was substantial. The loss was estimated at around $50,000.
Lieutenant Henry McElvain with the Fire Investigation Division said the cause of the fire appears to be accidental, though what exactly sparked the blaze remains undetermined.
Lt. McElvain said the residents of the home had renter's insurance and would be staying with friends while repairs are made to the house.
Other Breaking News
- Fire Quickly Extinguished At Gateway Towers
- PHOTOS: Tea Party Protest
- Fires Break Out On Dodson Avenue, Near Cameron Hill
- Dade County Escapee Turns Himself In
- City Council Agenda For Tuesday Night
- Collegedale Man Arrested After Getting 15 Pounds Of Marijuana In The Mail
- Federal Appeals Court Upholds State's Death By Legal Injection
- Signal Mountain Math Teacher Facing Charges
- Judges Say Truancy Is Related To Low Reading Scores
- Robbers Get Cash, Pants From Cab Driver In Alton Park
- Derek Birt Added To Sheriff’s 12 Most List
- Forrester Says Robin Smith Has "Blood On Her Hands"
- Firefighters Battle Late Night Fire On Missionary Ridge
| Dining Out | Business | Movies | Focus | About Us |
| Church | Living Well | Memories | Outdoors | Real Estate | Student Scene | Travel |
