| Quick Work Stops Fire from Spreading in Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, TENN – Saturday, March 08, 2008 – Just after 12:15 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department was alerted to a residential structure fire at 4224 Victory Street at Talley Road. Quint 13, Engine 5, Engine 15 and Squad 3 responded to the call. Quint 13 arrived on the scene to find a single story brick duplex with smoke showing and began a quick attack on the fire. The next engine company in laid a supply line about 1000 feet from a hydrant at Tally Road and Kemp Drive. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire before it extended much past a room and contents type fire. Firefighters spent about an hour and a half ensuring that the fire was extinguished and doing overhaul. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The cause of the blaze is unknown and is under investigation. The Chattanooga Police Department provided assistance on the scene. A total damage estimate was not available. |