Chattanooga’s Valleybrook Townhomes damaged by morning fire

Several Chattanooga fire companies responded to the fire at 6403 Brookmead Circle. No one was injured.

Residents of several Valleybrook Townhomes evacuated their homes Friday morning as Chattanooga firefighters battled a fire at 6403 Brookmead Circle.

Five townhomes were involved, according to Chattanooga Department spokesman Bruce Garner.

Capt. Richard Britt said all of the residents were safely outside the five-unit complex. However, residents said one woman who lived in the complex might still be inside, a news release said.

Lt. Kenny Fairchild forced his way into the townhome, Garner said.

After finding no one downstairs, Fairchild went upstairs to find a woman watching closed-caption television. Neighbors said she was deaf. Fairchild informed the woman about the fire and asked her to leave for her own safety.