A West Knox County home was heavily damaged by fire on Wednesday evening, according to Rural Metro Fire. The blaze, which occurred in the 700 block of Plainview Road, was reported around 7 p.m. Flames were visible from the home's right side, with the fire extending into the attic and main areas of the structure.
Firefighters arrived on the scene to find all occupants had safely evacuated. "When crews arrived, they found a 2 story home with heavy fire from the right side of the home spreading into the attic of the main parts of the home," stated a post on Rural Metro Fire's Facebook page. Efficient action from the firefighters successfully contained the fire, preventing any spread to neighboring homes, despite the significant damage to the affected house.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, as highlighted in reports by WVLT and WBIR. The release from Rural Metro affirmed that, while extensive, the fire did not result in any harm to individuals.
Rural Metro Fire also used the opportunity to encourage community partnership, "For questions about Rural Metro Fire or how you can partner with us to help keep our community safe, please call our 24-hour membership line at 865.371.7495 to learn more," the social media post further included. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected threats fires pose to residences, and the importance of preventive measures, as well as effective emergency response services.
