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Early morning fire damages duplex

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Two people have been displaced after an early morning today fire damaged a duplex on Sunalay Lane.

Chattanooga firefighters responded to the fire shortly after 6 a.m., according to a news release from the Chattanooga Fire Department. Battalion Chief Jeff Eldridge said the fire was located in the A side of the duplex. Firefighters with four fire companies were able to contain the fire to the bedroom where it started; the rest of the apartment had significant smoke and water damage. The B side of the duplex was saved.

No injuries were reported, but Eldridge said the fire displaced two adults in the A side. A family of four was expected to return to its apartment on the B side.