Homeless Camp Burns Off Market St

Chattanooga firefighters worked quickly and efficiently to combat a fire in one of the busiest parts of the city Tuesday night. It caused a traffic snarl on the south side as CFD personnel attacked the flames from all angles. The call came out at 8:26 PM on 8/1/23 to an unknown fire in the 2900 block of Market Street. Crews pulling out of Station 1 on Market Street could see a column of smoke in the distance and a full response was initiated. On arrival, firefighters found a homeless camp burning. Several acres were fully involved about 30 yards from the bridge. Command asked for Market Street to be shutdown as fire attack was launched and a supply line stretched across the road. An attack line went over the railroad tracks so rail traffic was temporarily halted. An aerial was also used to pour water on the flames. A tanker was called in for extra water due to the remote location of the blaze. By 9:02 PM, the fire was out and everyone on the scene acted fast so that Market Street could then reopen. Thanks to CPD for assisting with traffic. No homeless parties were located and there were no injuries. There was no damage to the bridge as the fire occurred away from the bridge. Ladder 1, Squad 1, Quint 1, Quint 14, Tanker 3, Engine 5, Battalion 1, Battalion 3 Green Shift responded, along with members of our Training Division who assisted with cleanup on the scene.