A large house fire sent heavy black smoke billowing over a neighborhood just outside Arlington on Sunday afternoon, with fire crews actively working the blaze near the Fayette-Shelby County line. Footage captured from the scene showed flames and dark smoke rising near Woodmire Road as crews responded to the call.
Fire crews were responding to the fire in Arlington on Sunday afternoon, according to Action News 5, which received footage showing heavy black smoke near Woodmire Road. Fayette County crews told the station they were actively working at the scene as the fire continued to burn.
As reported by WREG, the blaze was located on Woodmire Road, in a neighborhood just outside Arlington near the Fayette-Shelby County line. Aerial photos taken around 2 p.m. Sunday by Bluff City Overwatch showed the scope of the fire from above, and per that account, several homes appeared to be on the fire's edge.
What Remains Unknown
Key details about the incident have not yet been confirmed. It remains unclear whether anyone was injured or what caused the fire, the station's report noted, and whether any other houses were damaged beyond the one initially engulfed is also still unclear, per the same outlet's reporting.
WREG said it was seeking more information about the fire as the situation continued to develop Sunday. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as fire officials release more details about the cause, the extent of damage, and whether anyone was hurt.
