News Releases

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Shortly after 2:00 this afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire at 4005 Rogers Road. As they responded from their respective stations, they were informed by 911 Communications that someone may still be inside the structure.

"First of all I would like to thank Mayor Berke and his staff as well as the members of the city council for giving me this incredible opportunity to lead the Chattanooga Fire Department. It is truly humbling to be selected to lead this department and I am honored. I am grateful that my command staff is here to support our department and I am confident in their abilities to move us forward. I also have to mention all the officers, friends, and mentors I've had through the years that have given me the courage and the tools to succeed in this department.

Chattanooga, TN -- At 12:31 a.m. 11/7/2017, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6240 Airpark Dr at the Extended Stay America. The fire had been extinguished prior to fire departments arrival. All fire damage was contained to the initial room with two other having minor water damage.

No one was injured.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Around 5:00 this afternoon Chattanooga firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at Marina Pointe Apartments on Lake Resort Drive. Battalion Chief Carlos Hampton was first on the scene, reporting heavy smoke coming from an apartment on the top floor of the four-story apartment building. The resident told firefighters that he had the fire out, but it continued to re-ignite.

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to a fire shortly before 3:00 this afternoon at the Logan's Roadhouse restaurant at 3592 Cummings Highway. Battalion Chief Chris Willmore says the fire was located in the hood system over the grill. Firefighters put the fire out quickly, preventing any serious damage to the structure. The dollar loss was estimated at $2,000.

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