The Chattanooga Fire Department says A Hixson home is damaged tonight after it caught fire.

CFD says the fire started around 7:44PM this evening on the 2400 block of Hamill road.

Once on scene fire fighters discovered heavy smoke coming from the home.

Crews worked quickly to prevent the flames from spreading.

CFD report no injuries as home was empty at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

CFD says an investigation is underway

This is a developing story.