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Photo by Rhonda Lastine A 39-year-old man is fighting for his life in a local hospital after fire raced through his home this morning. Darrin Jump said he stepped out on the front porch of his home around 10:00 a.m. and saw flames coming from his brother's house, which is located roughly 50 yards away. As Mr. Jump ran over to the house, he saw his brother stumble out of the burning structure and fall to the ground. He appeared to have burns to his face and hands. Mr. Jump called 911 and stayed by his brother's side until firefighters arrived. The small house is located near the jurisdictional line with the Chattanooga Fire Department and Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD). Not knowing for sure whose jurisdiction it was, both departments responded. Tri-Com firefighters were the first to arrive on the scene. Battalion Chief Steve Wright said flames were coming from a bedroom window and the front porch was fully engulfed in flames as the first firefighters arrived on the scene. [See attached photos by Rhonda Lastine with TCVFD] Chattanooga firefighters arrived moments later and together, firefighters from both departments got the blaze under control in about 15 minutes. The fire caused extensive damage to the home. Chief Wright estimated the dollar loss at $80,000. The victim was transported by Hamilton County EMS to Erlanger Medical Center. In addition to his burns, the victim appeared to be suffering from smoke inhalation. At the time of this release, his condition was still being assessed in the emergency room. Mr. Jump said his brother has severe COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and used oxygen bottles to help him breathe. He also smoked. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Chattanooga police and volunteers with the American Red Cross also provided assistance on the scene.
A 39-year-old man is fighting for his life in a local hospital after fire raced through his home at 7852 Old Cleveland Pike this morning, according to Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman Bruce Garner.
The victim’s brother, Darrin Jump, told firefighters he stepped out on the front porch of his own home around 10 a.m. and saw flames coming from his brother’s house about 50 yards away.
As Jump ran over to the house, he saw his brother stumble out and fall to the ground, Garner said. He appeared to have burns to his face and hands. Jump called 911 and stayed by his brother’s side until firefighters arrived.
The small house is near the jurisdictional line with the Chattanooga Fire Department and Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. Not knowing for sure whose jurisdiction it was, both departments responded, Garner said.
Tri-Community firefighters were the first to arrive. Battalion Chief Steve Wright said flames were coming from a bedroom window and the front porch was fully engulfed.
Chattanooga firefighters arrived moments later and together, the crews got the blaze under control in about 15 minutes. Wright estimated the damage at $80,000.
The victim was transported by Hamilton County EMS to Erlanger hospital. In addition to his burns, the victim appeared to be suffering from smoke inhalation.
Jump said his brother has severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and used oxygen. He also smoked.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Chattanooga police and volunteers with the American Red Cross also provided assistance on the scene.
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