Building 188 at Hixson's Integra Vistas apartments demolished after July lightning fire

Demolition of building 188 at Integra Vistas Apartments in Hixson, Tennessee began Tuesday, September 29, following a three-alarm fire sparked by a lightning strike on July 5, 2026. A spokesperson for the complex confirmed the work and said the building will be reconstructed afterward, though a timeline has not been set. The fire displaced more than 70 residents across 42 apartments and took roughly 14 hours to extinguish.