Partial building collapse near Houston Ave, 11th St. intersection

Partial building collapse near Houston Ave, 11th St. intersection

Chattanooga Public Works has blocked off a portion of East 11th Street after part of the Mountain City Stove Co. building collapsed near Houston Avenue. Emergency crews are on site, and Houston Street is closed from 10th to 11th Street.

CFD Responds to Partial Building Collapse in Downtown Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a partial building collapse on the corner of Houston and E 11th Street on December 2. According to the CFD, “a back portion of a vacant building had crumbled overnight or early this morning.” Public Works says a collection of water on top of the building caused the collapse and ultimate wall failure. Houston Street between E 10th Street and E 11th Street will be closed until furth…