Chattanooga home destroyed after catching fire, damage costs over $300,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPDATE (Sunday, 5:07 PM):
Hamilton County Emergency Management confirms the home owners noticed their back porch was on fire and called 911 around 1:55 PM Sunday afternoon.
The whole family got out of the house safely, but Hamilton County Emergency Services remained on scene in case any firefighters were injured.
Hamilton County Emergency Management spokeswoman Amy Maxwell says windy conditions caused the fire to spread quickly and completely consume the home.
According to Maxwell, it took crews two hours to completely put out the flames.
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Chief Steve Wright reports the house is a total loss and values damage costs at $360,000.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
PREVIOUSLY:
News Channel 9 is on scene as Tri-Community fire crews battle a large house fire at 2410 Daugherty Ln.
Hamilton County Emergency Management confirms the fire is fully-involved, but no injuries have been reported.
Tri-Community VFD says Standifer Gap between Daughtry and Lake Mist remains closed while fire crews work.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
This is a developing story. Depend on us to keep you updated as we learn more.
