An adult was taken to a local hospital Sunday morning after suffering from smoke inhalation during a house fire that saw three adults and two children evacuate a Lupton City home.
The fire occurred late Sunday morning in a rear room of a residence in the 3500 block of Northrop St., according to a release from Chattanooga Fire Department acting public information officer Chris Warren.
Seven fire companies responded to the incident. The Red Cross also responded to assist the residents.
An estimate on damage is not yet available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.