Multiple people were rescued from their apartment building in Chattanooga’s North Shore overnight.
Red Shift companies were dispatched at 1:32 a.m. on Friday, to 417 Frazier Ave. Engine 12 saw smoke as they headed to the scene and went to the back of the structure where heavy smoke and flames were coming from the parking garage. Several vehicles were on fire and the smoke from the blaze was filling the entire building. As they pulled handlines, forced entry into the garage and started fire attack, other responding fire companies were in search and rescue mode.
With thick smoke and no visibility, residents were unable to escape. Firefighters helped several people down Ladder 1’s ... (click for more)