La Vergne Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 265 Morningside Drive on Saturday around 4:25 p.m., quickly containing flames in the walk-in garage basement of a single-story home. All residents were safe, but the house sustained about $100,000 in damages and was considered a total loss, according to the City of La Vergne.
One occupant has been displaced and is receiving assistance from the Red Cross. No human injuries were reported, though a family pet did not survive the fire, as mentioned by the City of La Vergne.
Battalion Chief Patrick Hood said the cause of the City of La Vergne fire is still under investigation. Fire crews cleared the scene by 6:35 p.m. The fire caused property damage and the loss of pets, and neighbors have shared support for the displaced resident. Investigators are continuing to look into how the fire started. Updates are available on the City of La Vergne website.
