Orange Grove fire extinguished quickly, no injuries

There were no injuries in a fire at Orange Grove Friday afternoon. The
Orange Grove Center is a Chattanooga-based non-profit that provides
services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. At 12:44 PM on 9/26/25, Blue Shift companies were dispatched
to 2313 Blackford Street after 911 received multiple reports of smoke
coming from the building. Smoke and flames were visible from the roof on
the CFD’s arrival. All Orange Grove residents had been safely evacuated.
Chattanooga firefighters had the fire out quickly and the cause is under
investigation. Engine 4, Ladder 5, Engine 5, Ladder 1, Squad 1, Engine 15,
Battalion 1, CFD Investigations and CFD command staff were on the scene,
along with CPD, EPB and HCEMS.