Fire in East Brainerd caused by space heater connected to extension cord, no injuries, safety measures emphasized.

A fire in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, resulted from a space heater connected to an extension cord, damaging a home but causing no injuries. Officials from the Chattanooga Fire Department emphasized the importance of safety measures, advising that space heaters should be plugged directly into wall outlets and that flammable materials should be kept at least three feet away. The Red Cross is assisting the affected homeowner.

October 18, 2024
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