Cigarettes To Blame For Bailey Ave House Fire

Chattanooga firefighters worked a house fire late Thursday night in the 2400 block of Bailey Avenue.

It happened at 11:30 PM.

Three occupants got out of the home safely before crews arrived.

There were no injuries.

Engine 5, Ladder 5, Squad 1, Engine 9, Engine 15, Squad 13, Battalion 1, and Battalion 2 (Red Shift) responded. HCEMS and Chattanooga PD also provided support on the scene.

The fire was ruled as accidental. It started on back porch and appears to be from discarded cigarettes.

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