Large fire at Lumberjacks Hardwood Center

Courtesy: CFD

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lumberjacks Hardwood Center catches on fire resulting in several buildings being a total loss.

On Tuesday before 11 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at Lumberjacks Hardwood Center located on 1626 South Watkins Street.

Due to the size of the fire and the dangerous conditions, defensive operations were initiated, mainly to prevent the fire from spreading into the lumberyard.

A water supply with boosted water pressure was established, power cut off around the business, and a large collapse zone was set up. Traffic was shut down around the area.

By 2:30 AM on Wednesday, CFD had the fire under control. Heavy machinery was brought to knock down parts of the building for additional access to hot spots.

There is still a collapse hazard due to the damage to the structure of the building.

Buildings along East Main are a total loss.

As of now, there are no injuries and the fire is under investigation.

Courtesy: CFD