Firefighters put out hot spots at the house fire on Crutchfield Street.Last week’s fire at 1207 Crutchfield Street has been ruled arson.
The fire that almost killed four people was intentionally set, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Fire Department.
Callie Stargin, 86, Edward Jackson, 24, Saquoyah Moore, 22, and Eli Campbell, 9 months were all rescued from the burning house by Chattanooga Police officers who used a crowbar to pry security bars off a window so they could escape.
Lt. Henry McElvain with the fire investigation division said he us unable to divulge the reason why he believes the fire was intentionally set, and is requesting help from the public in solving this case. Anyone with information can call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017, and a cash award of up to $1,500 will be given to anyone who has information that helps solve this case.