UPDATE: Man dies after trying to set Lee Hwy. motel on fire

UPDATE: Man dies after trying to set Lee Hwy. motel on fire

A man tragically dies after barricading himself in a room and attempting to set a fire, with a large emergency response from Chattanooga Fire Department and Police Department.

Man Dies After Apparently Setting Hotel Room On Fire

Emergency response on Lee Highway ends in death

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, a significant police and emergency response was seen in the 7700 block of Lee Highway in Chattanooga, drawing concern and speculation from the public. When our team arrived on scene, the Motel 6 parking lot had quickly become crowded with curious onlookers. Among them was Johnny Brown, a community member, who expressed the uncertainty many felt. “I had stopped to get gas and people are saying it’s a hostage…