Update On Cause Of Patten Towers Fire

The Chattanooga Fire Department has an update on the cause of the three-alarm fire at Patten Towers over the weekend. According to investigators, a resident in a seventh floor apartment was smoking in bed. The resident said he fell asleep and when he woke up, his bed was on fire. He tried to do what he could to put the fire out, but the flames started to spread to the rest of his apartment. He suffered light smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital. This launched a huge response from our department and crews successfully stopped the fire from making its way to other apartments and floors in the high rise building. The firefighters who sustained burns on Saturday were treated and they’re doing well. Thanks to all who have asked about them. The total number of displaced residents is nearly 200, divided among several hotel properties in the region, some of which are changing today as the city works to find the most suitable solution for each individual. Photo from Lea Carter