Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire in Hixson on February 4, 2025, rescuing two individuals from a burning home. The incident occurred at 3:46 AM in the 700 block of Ashley Forest Drive off Lower Mill Road.
Hamilton County 911 dispatchers confirmed that at least one person was trapped inside, prompting the activation of a second alarm to bring additional personnel to the scene. Firefighters encountered flames in the back corner of the house and dealt with heavy smoke and heat upon entering the structure.
Ladder 19 and Engine 16 teams conducted a search and located the first victim in an upstairs bedroom. They safely brought her out through the front door. A second victim was found in a back bedroom by Engine 11 and Engine 22. The victim was also brought out the front door, where Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services (HCEMS) was waiting. Both victims suffered from smoke inhalation and were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Meanwhile, other CFD crews worked to control the fire in the dining room area while the rescue operations were underway. Captain Scott Pell, the incident commander and acting battalion chief for District 3, praised the coordinated efforts. “It was a very good stop considering the rescue operations that were happening, with crews keeping fire off the units making the rescues and the victims. They conducted an effective coordinated attack,” he said.
Over 800 feet of supply line was deployed from Lower Mill Road to ensure adequate water for firefighting operations. The Chattanooga Fire Department extended their thanks to Tri-State Mutual Aid partner agencies for assisting with station coverage during the incident.
Responding agencies included Squad 19, Ladder 19, Engine 11, Engine 22, Engine 16, Battalion 3, Battalion 1, Quint 6, Quint 10, HCEMS, CPD, CFD Supply, CFD Investigations, EPB, and Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue’s rehab unit.