Firefighters Battle House Fire, Heat In Catoosa

665 views · Published 30 June 2012 · 1:37 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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Firefighters battled the heat, and a house fire, in Catoosa County Friday evening.The fire started in the home on Flamingo Lane, which is near the Tennessee state line. Investigators haven't said how the fire started, but did say no one was home when it broke out. A neighbor spotted smoke and called 911.Most of the damage is in the back of the home. Catoosa County Deputy Fire Chief Jim White says one firefighter hurt his knee and had to go to the hospital. The rest of the firefighters had to battle the heat, and White says they handled it well.A woman and her daughter live in the home. Steve Hess, the owner's uncle, is asking for help to replace their lost items. Call 706-866-8663 if you'd like to help.The Red Cross is also assisting the family.Investigators are looking into a cause.

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