A Chattanooga family escaped a fire that seriously damaged their home late Friday night, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Fire Department.
The first fire companies on the scene reported heavy flames at the home in the 7000 block of Hamilton View Street.
Crews pulled a hose line and began attacking the blaze. Other responding companies pulled an additional hose line to fully extinguish the fire. Seven companies were on the scene. Battalion Chief Dave Thompson was in command.
The residents, two adults and five children, managed to escape the burning home.
Firefighters battled a house fire in the 7000 block of Hamilton View Street in Chattanooga late Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019. / Photo from Battalion Chief Dave Thompson/Chattanooga Fire DepartmentThe house was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported, according to the news release.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service provided assistance, along with Hamilton County EMS, Red Cross and the Chattanooga Police Department.
Firefighters battled a house fire in the 7000 block of Hamilton View Street in Chattanooga late Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019. / Photo from Battalion Chief Dave Thompson/Chattanooga Fire Department
Firefighters battled a house fire in the 7000 block of Hamilton View Street in Chattanooga late Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019. / Photo from Battalion Chief Dave Thompson/Chattanooga Fire Department