Chattanooga firefighters extinguished a fire at Site Seven on October 4, 2026, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred at the business located at 2311 E 23rd St.

The Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift companies responded to the incident at 4:38 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames and smoke visible from the roof of the building. Fire crews established a water supply and aerial flow on the roof and initiated an interior attack on the main floor. No individuals were inside the business at the time of the fire.

No Chattanooga Fire Department personnel were injured during the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Timeline

The Chattanooga Fire Department's Green Shift responded to a forklift-related fire at Siskin Steel & City's DRC Building on July 22, 2023, where firefighters neutralized a leaking acid battery using soda ash. On July 22, 2023, the Green Shift addressed a forklift battery fire at Siskin Steel & City's DRC Building, neutralizing an acid spill using soda ash. On April 23, 2024, the Green Shift responded to a large scrap yard fire at SA Recycling, which burned for several hours and generated visible smoke downtown. Primary sources: chattanooga.gov, chattanooga.gov (2)

The Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift responded to a commercial fire at Buzzi Unicem USA’s Signal Mountain Plant on August 4, 2025, involving a cement facility on Suck Creek Road. In a previous incident on December 25, 2025, the Green Shift was involved in a commercial fire that required over four hours of firefighting efforts, with no injuries reported. Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at 4:38 A.M. on October 4, 2026, at the building located at 2311 E 23rd St. which is home to Site Seven Campers. Responding units included Battalion 1, Battalion 2, Squad 13, Engine 1, Ladder 1, Squad 1, Engine 5, Ladder 5, Engine 9, CFD Supply, and CFD Investigations. Primary sources: chattanooga.gov, chattanooga.gov (2)

What's New

The Green Shift was activated during the Great Stop On Westrock Fire, where firefighters tackled a ductwork fire involving multiple units including Battalion 3 (Green Shift). While the date is unspecified, this aligns with the unit’s role in complex commercial fire responses. Primary source: chattanooga.gov

The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift operates as part of 26 emergency response companies, with specific technical rescue duties including hazardous material incidents, as outlined in the department’s official mission statement. The Chattanooga Fire Department has uniformed personnel and operates fire stations across the city, covering 145 square miles. Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to the fire, and according to a Facebook post from the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire using water over the roof and on the main floor. Primary sources: chattanooga.gov, chattanooga.gov (2)

Why It Matters

The deployment of the Green Shift for this commercial blaze continues a pattern of specialized responses to industrial incidents in Chattanooga, following previous engagements at steel and cement facilities. With no injuries reported among occupants or personnel, the event shows the effectiveness of current emergency protocols during early morning operations. The ongoing investigation into the cause will determine if further preventive measures are required for businesses in the area.