Dodds Ave Fire Sparked By Welding

A fire on Dodds Avenue Monday afternoon appears to have started from a spark from a welder working inside the commercial structure. CFD Green Shift companies responded to 4605 Dodds Ave at 11:55 AM. Smoke and flames were visible on arrival. Firefighters pulled 2.5” hose line and went into the front door for fire attack. Other personnel went to the side of the building, cut a roll-up door and made entry with a 1 3/4” hose to attack the fire from that angle. They got the flames knocked down quickly, but fire was still trapped in different void spaces and debris, so crews spent time in overhaul making sure everything was fully extinguished. At one point, the interior roof collapsed while firefighters were working inside. No one was injured. The structure sustained significant damage and needed to be torn down for safety reasons. Engine 9, Ladder 1, Quint 1, Engine 5, Ladder 5, Squad 13, Quint 14, Battalion 1, CFD’s Safety Chief, CFD’s Operations Chief, building inspectors, CPD, EPB and HCEMS were on the scene of this incident. Thanks to our Tri-State Mutual Aid Association for providing coverage in Chattanooga while we worked this fire.

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