2 Residents, Dog Get Out Of Burning Residence In North Chattanooga

  • Sunday, August 4, 2024
photo by Corey Belonzi

Fire broke out at a residence in North Chattanooga on Sunday morning, resulting in a firefighter receiving minor burns.

At 8:32 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Tremont Street. Neighbors noticed smoke coming from the structure.

CFD E12,16,1 squad 1 and ladder 1, BC1 and 3 responded and found heavy smoke showing once on scene. Crews made a quick interior attack and a search was performed of the residence to make sure all occupants were out of the structure.

The two residents were uninjured and their dog was safe, neighbors said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire displaced the residents and the American Red Cross is assisting.

One firefighter received minor burns and was seen and released from an area hospital.

photo by Valerie Gray
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