CFD responds to two overnight fires across Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A family has been displaced after a kitchen fire off of Highway 58 late Tuesday night.

Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residence on Badger Lane at 11:35 p.m. after receiving reports of a grease fire that had gotten out of hand.

All occupants were able to exit the residence safely.

Upon arrival, CFD found heavy smoke coming from the back of the residence.

Crews launched a fire attack and were able to knock down a majority of the flames by 11:54 p.m.

No injuries were reported from this incident.

Half an hour later, CFD crews responded to the 3800 block of Monte Vista Drive in Brainerd on reports of a deck fire.

Upon arrival, crews found the deck behind the residence fully engulfed in flames.

According to CFD, all members of the residence and pets were safe.

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