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| Chattanooga Fights Late Night House Fire CHATTANOOGA, TENN – Shortly after 11:00 PM, Friday, November 20, 2009, the Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire at 8419 Iris Drive. Quint 21 arrived on the scene to find a two story brick residence with heavy smoke and fire showing from one end of the building. Firefighters pulled an inch and three quarter attack line and began aggressively fighting the fire while the engineer hand jacked a supply line to a hydrant at the corner of Iris Drive and Chestnutwood Lane. As additional apparatus arrived more fighters joined in the fight against the blaze. Firefighters made their way through a cluttered garage to make an interior attack and were forced to cut through one of the garage doors with a K-12 saw in order to make entry. The fire, which appeared to have originated in the garage, had worked its way into the attic prior to their arrival and self vented through the roof. Using foam to help knock the fire down firefighters were able to quickly gain the upper hand and get the fire under control. The homeowners were present when the fire broke out. They reported smelling a burning odor and began checking the house. When they opened the garage door from inside the house they were met with fire and smoke. They quickly got all of their dogs outside and called 9-1-1. They escaped without injury. The exact cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by the Chattanooga Fire Department Investigations Division. Damage to the house is extensive but the exact amount is unknown at this time. Hamilton County EMS responded for standby but there were no injuries reported. |
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