Heating lamps cause Wheeler Avenue house fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Heating lamps for an exterior dog kennel caused a house fire in East Chattanooga on February 25.

At 12:31 p.m., Red Shift companies responded to the 1500 block of Wheeler Avenue and found smoke and flames coming from the side of the residence, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD).

They say firefighters made a quick stop on the fire, limiting damage to a back room, the kitchen area, and part of the roof.

The residents and their dog were able to escape without injury.

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