Fire on Waldens Ridge

This morning, a Signal Mountain family lost everything to a house fire. Hamilton County EMS spokesperson Amy Maxwell said the call came in at 5:04 a.m.reporting a house fire at 3301 Wilson Avenue (Signal Mountain area).

There was heavy fire when firemen arrived. Captain Sib Evans said firefighters first went in the front door to fight the flames until the roof became unstable and evacuated the front porch before the roof collapsed.

Firefighters began what they call a "defensive attack" and contained the fire in 45 minutes.

According to Mrs. Bobby Williams, the house renter, she awoke to the smell of smoke. She found a fire in the kitchen area and evacuated the house.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and will be under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department.

Damages are estimated at $100,000. Ms. Williams did not have renters insurance but the American Red Cross will be assisting her family with their immediate needs.