Fire damages Midnite Oil gas station in Ooltewah
Firefighters put out hot spots in the walls and roof of the building and a hazmat team was called in to clean up petroleum products that had leaked out during the fire.
Fire damage was contained to the shop area, but the office took some smoke and water damage. The rest of the building and gas pumps were all spared from the flames. No injuries were reported.
Owner
Ray said he tried to use portable fire extinguishers to put the fire out, but they were ineffective, so he had to call 911.
"I'm just glad no one got hurt," Ray said in the release. "I have insurance and things can be replaced."
The dollar loss has been estimated at
The fire has been ruled accidental, although the cause is under investigation.
Ray's Midnight Oil has been in business for 35 years in
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This story was updated
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