East Chattanooga house fire update
Investigators reveal accidental blaze claimed the life of man living in the home.
Photo provided by the Chattanooga Fire Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We are learning more about a recent East Chattanooga house fire.
On June 30, the call came out at 4:17 a.m. to respond to a home in the 3900 block of Meadow Lane.
Investigators say the accidental blaze claimed the life of a man living in the home.
When firefighters arrived on the scene flames were coming out of every window and through the roof.
The roof collapsed and floors crumbled during the fire.
The structure was unstable for firefighters to enter.
Fire investigators say one man escaped the home, but his roommate, 32-year-old Caleb Larkins died.
Larkins was found in a bedroom inside the home.
The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Mr. Larkins passed away as a result of the fire.
The fire started when an eye was left on the stove.
