Smoke from Scrap Metal Fire in Downtown Chattanooga Seen for Miles; Firefighter Injured
CFD says a firefighter has been transported to the hospital with a heat-related injury.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): If you noticed a large smoke plume in downtown Chattanooga Tuesday afternoon, you're not alone.
Crews worked to put out a large scrap metal fire at SA Recycling.
This is located on West 19th Street.
The Chattanooga Fire Department says a firefighter received a 'heat related injury' while fighting the flames.
CFD says metal, car parts, fuel tanks, and water heaters burned.
Luckily, CFD says no buildings were caught in the blaze.
CFD says a firefighter has been transported to the hospital with a heat-related injury.
He was working in the bucket on this ladder during the extended response.
CFD says the firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.
As of 6:42 p.m., CFD says the fire is out.
Courtesy: www.newschannel9.com
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