Early this morning, the Rural Metro Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 9300 block of Mascot Road in East Knox County. Arriving at the scene around 1:30 a.m., firefighters encountered flames emerging from the rear of a large two-story home, as reported by WVLT.
The firefighters battled with the blaze which was complicated by the home's multiple added layers of roofs and false ceilings, according to WBIR. All occupants, including pets, had already evacuated the property ensuring there were no injuries while crews worked diligently to limit the spread of the fire; but the challenge of navigating through the architectural modifications hampered the effort.
Following the extinguishing of the flames, the American Red Cross was engaged to assist the residents who displaced by the fire as noted by WVLT's coverage. Despite the property damage, the response teams were relieved that no physical harm came to those who lived in the home.
A Facebook update from Rural Metro Fire - Knox County also confirmed the incident, detailing the challenges faced, including false ceilings and additional roofs, which proved difficult. However, it emphasized the successful evacuation of all individuals and pets from the home and expressed gratitude that there were no injuries. This account can be found on their Facebook page. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and the department has invited community support for their firefighters, providing a contact number for their membership line.
