Fire displaces two people

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – A house fire Tuesday afternoon displaces a 78-year-old grandmother and her 21-year-old grandson.

Chattanooga Fire officials say they were called to the house on Montview Drive.

They say the blaze started in the kitchen and spread quickly.

Firefighters from 4 companies put it out in about 15 minutes.

The Red Cross is helping the family.

Fire officials say it started from unattended cooking on the stove, and that it will be ruled as accidental.

Damage is estimated at $45,000.

Categories: Chattanooga, Local News

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