US: Emergency crews responding to a church fire in Chattanooga, Tenn., evening June 10

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as of evening June 10. Reports indicate that the authorities have closed nearby roads to enable response. There are no reports of injuries; the cause of the blaze is unclear.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security and road closures in the area to facilitate the ongoing response. Lingering disruptions will likely continue once emergency responders extinguish the fire, as investigators inspect the incident.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected area through June 9. Consider remaining indoors if affected by heavy smoke, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.