Chattanooga House Destroyed After Lightning Strike Sparks Fire
When I first saw the reports coming in about the Hixson house fire on Kamin Road, the detail that stood out wasn’t just the flames—it was what caused them. A single lightning strike, during Wednesday’s afternoon storms, was enough to bring down an entire home just outside Chattanooga.
Fire crews rushed to the scene a little before 4:30 p.m. They found smoke already pouring from the attic of the large house. At first, firefighters went inside for a direct attack, but within minutes the roof began to collapse. Imagine being in that moment—forced to pull back, regroup, and call in reinforcements while knowing a family’s home was falling apart in front of you.
By the time more units arrived, the strategy had shifted. Instead of fighting the blaze from the inside, aerial streams and heavy hose lines were used for hours until the fire was finally under control. The house didn’t survive—but thankfully, everyone inside did. No injuries. No one unaccounted for…