04-02-14 Fire Displaces Woman and Her Dog

Lt. Tim Greer said they located the fire in the attic and were able to extinguish the blaze in about 10 minutes. No one was injured.

Lt. Greer said the cause of the fire will be ruled accidental, most likely from an electrical malfunction. The dollar loss was estimated at $10,000.

The fire and resulting loss of power to the house displaced a woman and her dog. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee were called in to provide assistance to the victim. Chattanooga police and EPB also provided assistance on the scene.