An East Lake fire displaced a family of two on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. / Photo provided by Captain Chuck Hartung, Chattanooga Fire DepartmentAn East Lake fire has displaced a family of two, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Fire Department.
Firefighters arrived at the 2000 block of E. 28th Street around 11:30 a.m. to find light smoke coming from the attic. They extinguished the fire quickly and also saved the family dog, the release states.
The house sustained water and smoke damage. The American Red Cross is assisting the family with temporary housing.
Seven Chattanooga Fire companies, Hamilton Emergency Medical Services, Chattanooga Police Department, American Red Cross, and Electric Power Board were on scene to assist, according to the release.