After a chemical fire shut down Interstate 24 near East Ridge, residents were told to flee.

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The Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center reported that Chattanooga fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies are addressing a chemical fire at 482 McBrien Road near the AMC Chattanooga 18 theater along Interstate 24 on Thursday evening.

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A transport vehicle spilled and burned chemicals.

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Interstate 24 is closed in both ways from the I-24/I-75 split to the North Germantown exit, and residents within a half mile of the fire must evacuate.

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The notification advised motorists to avoid this region.Chris Ramsey Community Center (Brainerd Recreation Center) at 1010 North Moore Road offers a public shelter.

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For assistance with mobility difficulties, call 423-209-5404. The announcement advises evacuees to minimize delays by taking alternative routes from the since I-24 is closed in the fire region.

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Stay away until further notice. The release predicts major local traffic delays.

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The announcement indicated that multiple local emergency agencies are working on this event, and further information will be shared as it becomes available.

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According to the announcement, East Ridge Fire Department is leading this incident.

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