Six Chattanooga Fire Companies responded first arriving fire units on the scene at 4:56 p.m. reported fire on the outside of one of the apartments in the porch area. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire while arriving fire crews insured that all apartments were evacuated. The fire climbed up the exterior wall and extended into the attic, according to Battalion Chief Chris Warren. A second alarm was called at 5:17 p.m. for 6 additional fire companies to fill in throughout Brainerd area and to assist on the scene. The fire was called under control at 5:43 p.m.. The extent of the damage is still not known at this time nor is a cause. Fire crews are still on scene at 7:15 p.m.. No injuries were reported. Hamilton County EMS, Chattanooga Police, and the Electric Power Board were on scene to assist.
