Fire Destroys Pallets, Other Property At Hixson Business

Chattanooga firefighters spent six hours on the scene of a commercial fire in Hixson. At 5 AM on Saturday 9/30/23, multiple 911 callers reported seeing flames coming from a business in the 4700 block of Adams Street off Hamill Road. Fire companies found a pallet yard, warehouse, several pieces of equipment and a camper burning. Firefighting operations got underway, including crews with handlines and two aerials flowing water. Heavy machinery was brought in order to break up the pallets and fully extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. Everyone got out of the camper. Occupants and pets were both accounted for. Squad 19, Ladder 19, Engine 11, Quint 16, Quint 6, Engine 15, Quint 10, Squad 7, Ladder 7, Battalion 2, and Battalion 3 Green Shift responded. Our mutual aid partners provided coverage at our fire halls while our crews were on this call. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There’s extensive damage to equipment and contents at the business.

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