Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck said he witnessed two Chattanooga firefighters risk their lives to try to save two children from a house fire in Bonny Oaks on Monday afternoon.
“I watched the whole thing unfold,” said Mr. Beck, whose car was caught up in the stopped traffic when the street was sealed off.
“I saw two firemen go in – very bravely. They went in, and the house was collapsing all around them. One came out with what I took to be a baby, all charred. And another fireman came out with a larger child, partially burned.”
Mr. Beck said the children did not survive. Authorities have not commented.