04-19-2013 Cause Determined on Wilcox Boulevard Fire

Lt. Henry McElvain with the Fire Investigation Division said a husband and wife lived in the house, but they had no electricity, so they used an oil lamp for light. Lt. McElvain said the couple got into an argument this morning and in the process, knocked over the oil lamp, which started the fire. They escaped the fire without injury. The dollar loss to the house and personal property was estimated at $25,000.

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[Original Release]

April 19, 2013

No Injuries in Morning Fire on Wilcox Boulevard

Fire broke out in a house at 1709 Wilcox Boulevard shortly before 7:00 this morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded with several fire companies. Battalion Chief Rick Sewell said the residents were already safely out of the home when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. Chief Sewell said the firefighters quickly made their way inside the structure and managed to contain the fire damage to the front of the house. The rest of the home sustained some smoke and water damage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Volunteers with the American Red Cross were called in to provide assistance to the victims.

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