Firefighters battled a house fire in the Ooltewah area Tuesday evening, according to a Hamilton County Emergency Services news release.
A neighbor called 911 about 8:15 p.m. reporting a house fire located at the 8800 block of Pine Ridge Road.
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and reported fifty percent of the house was on fire. Flames were pouring out of the front door and windows. Firefighters worked quickly to get the fire under control and were able to contain the fire within 30 minutes, the report said.
Fire officials said neighbors told them one person may still be inside the home. After a first and secondary search, firefighters did not find anyone inside the charred home.
No injuries were reported but Hamilton County Emergency Services was on the scene for any potential injuries to the firefighters.
The home is a total loss and valued at $50,000.
The cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.