Fire destroys Chattanooga family's home

House fire tile black
House fire tile black

A Friday afternoon fire destroyed a family's home on Nautical Way, a subdivision off Bonny Oaks Dr, in Chattanooga.

A 20-year-old was home alone doing laundry when the fire started, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Fire Department. He took clothes from the dryer to another room, and when he returned, the room was on fire.

After failed attempts to put out the fire, the man went to neighbors and asked them to call 9-1-1.

The fire appears to be accidental, according to the release, but it is still under investigation.

The damage was estimated to total $60,000.

There were no reported injuries, according to the release.

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