Chapman Highway in Knox County was reduced to a single lane of travel in both directions at the intersection of E. Hendron Chapel, following a response by Seymour Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) to a fire incident involving a commercial structure and several vehicles. According to a social media post from the Seymour VFD Alerts, the fire was successfully brought under control by the brave personnel working tirelessly on New Year's Eve.
Knox Co.- Fire is under control but Chapman Hwy. @ E. Hendron Chapel is down to 1 lane N & S.bound. KUB is here as well cutting natural gas service. pic.twitter.com/w6mXXDvmiB
— Seymour VFD Alerts (@SeymourVFDAlert) December 31, 2024
As reported by the Seymour VFD Alerts, while the flames have been quenched, the aftermath required the continued presence of crews to secure the area. The Knoxville Utilities Board was at the scene, tasked with cutting natural gas service as a precautionary measure to ensure further safety, inadvertently causing traffic disruptions spanning hours into the first day of the new year.
