12-15-16 Mother and Baby Escape from Apartment Fire

The firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire and according to Lieutenant Robert Roark with Quint 10, the damage was contained to the upstairs area of the one apartment.

Captain Hartung said a mother and her baby were home at the time of the fire. The mother was transported by Hamilton County EMS to Erlanger Medical Center for treatment of smoke inhalation. Captain Hartung said her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. An estimate on the dollar loss was not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Chattanooga police also provided assistance on the scene.

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