A fast-moving house fire tore through a home in Midtown Memphis on Tuesday morning, sending thick smoke across the neighborhood and pulling multiple fire units to the scene. Crews clustered around the intersection of Cleveland Street and Larkin Avenue as they worked to get the blaze under control. City officials had not yet released any information about injuries or what sparked the fire.
According to WREG, firefighters were still dousing the flames while investigators began combing through the property. The station shared photos credited to Quintin Bearkley that show a large, active response with multiple engines and personnel on site. WREG reported that the story would be updated as officials confirm more details.
Midtown's recent fire history
Midtown has seen its share of large structure fires in recent years. In October, a blaze heavily damaged a historic home on North Bellevue Boulevard, coverage that was detailed by Action News 5. That incident and other recent fires have kept attention on fire safety in the area and on the city’s capacity to respond when big flames break out.
Investigators working; details limited
Officials have said the cause of Tuesday’s fire remains under investigation and have not released estimates of damage or information about injuries, according to WREG. Investigators were at the scene gathering evidence, and the station noted that more updates are expected as authorities sort through what happened.
Neighbors react
Neighbors described seeing heavy smoke and a strong emergency response as fire engines and crews surrounded the area and worked to knock down remaining hot spots. Bystanders snapped photos and video from a safe distance while officials directed traffic and kept people away from the active scene.
