A Signal Mountain family will receive emergency assistance this evening after a fire destroyed their home, according to a Hamilton County Emergency Services news release.
A homeowner called 911 about 4:40 p.m. reporting a fire located at the 2100 block of Mountain Hollow Drive. The Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived on the scene reporting heavy smoke and fire pouring from the eaves and attic area.
Shortly after the first units arrived on the scene, fire officials reported to dispatch the fire was through the roof.
A mutual aid response was requested by the Signal Mountain Fire Department for additional apparatus and manpower. Walden's Ridge Emergency Services, Red Bank Fire Department, Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department and Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue responded to the scene.
Soddy Daisy Fire Department and Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department staged at Signal Mountain Fire Station 1 for any additional emergency calls, according to the report.
The fire spread rapidly and was declared unsafe by the incident command. Firefighters conducted a defensive attack to contain the fire to the one structure.
Signal Mountain Fire Chief Eric Mitchell reported the family was home when the fire started in an upstairs room.
No injuries were reported but Hamilton County Emergency Services was on the scene. Damages are extensive and valued at $400,000.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
The American Red Cross was requested and responded to the scene to provide emergency assistance for the families immediate needs.