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Arson suspected in fire that gutted 2 Lee Highway businesses in January

Flames were already shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived early Tuesday morning at General Appliance Warehouse and Summitt Pianos and Organs on Lee Highway. (Photo: Bruce Garner/Chattanooga Fire Department)
Flames were already shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived early Tuesday morning at General Appliance Warehouse and Summitt Pianos and Organs on Lee Highway. (Photo: Bruce Garner/Chattanooga Fire Department) Flames were already shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived early Tuesday morning at General Appliance Warehouse and Summitt Pianos and Organs on Lee Highway. (Photo: Bruce Garner/Chattanooga Fire Department)

By Staff Report 1 min read

The lead investigator working a fire that severely damaged two businesses on Lee Highway earlier this year has determined that the fire was intentionally set, according to a Chattanooga Fire Department news release.

The CFD says no other details will be provided at this time as the investigation continues.

The 2-alarm blaze happened about 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 30 in the 6200 block of Lee Highway and left General Appliance Warehouse and Summitt Pianos with heavy losses.