Man found dead in fire-damaged home in Catoosa County

The cause of a fire at a home in Catoosa County is currently under investigation. A man inside the home was killed.

A neighbor called Catoosa County 911 shortly after 7 a.m. to report a fire at the house next door and someone may have been inside. Firefighters from four Catoosa County stations were dispatched to 175 Joe Tike Dr.

Off-duty firefighters in the area heard the emergency call and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy fire on the second floor and roof. Firefighters entered the home and began fighting the fire while searching for a person believed to be inside the home. A man was found in an upstairs bedroom who had succumbed to his injuries.

The fire and death are currently under investigation by the Catoosa County Fire Department, Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, Catoosa County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire. Walker County Fire Rescue and the Georgia Department of Corrections provided mutual aid in Catoosa County.