Alton Park family loses home on New Year’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One Chattanooga family lost their house to a fire on New Year’s Day.
The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to reports of a residential fire of a Alton Park home located at the 5200 block of Usher Drive just after 10:30 P.M.
Upon arriving at the scene, flames were through the front door and back door. A direct attack was made with a quick knockdown.
The fire was extinguished, but the house suffered significant damage.
Two adult females and two children are safe after escaping their burning home. They suffered minor smoke inhalation but were not transported for their condition.
The American Red Cross will be assisting the impacted residents.
