CFD Responds To Melrose Drive House Fire

Chattanooga firefighters tackled a house fire in East Brainerd Thursday morning, recovering some very important possessions for the impacted resident. Blue Shift companies responded to a home in the 100 block of Melrose Drive off East Brainerd Road just after 8 AM. A family member had stopped by the house, spotted smoke coming from the structure, and called 911. Crews began simultaneously attacking the fire and searching the residence while a water supply was also established. Their hard work led to a very quick extinguishment of the fire. There were no injuries and no one was home at the time. During salvage and overhaul, firefighters were able to recover the ashes of the resident’s family members so she could have possession of these cherished items. Members of the CFD do this for every family impacted by fire, removing what they can from damaged areas so that some things can be saved. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There’s extensive damage to the interior of the residence. Ladder 13, Squad 13, Quint 8, Ladder 7, Quint 6, Squad 7, Battalion 2, Battalion 3, HCEMS, CPD and EPB responded.

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