KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — No injuries were reported after a house fire in West Knox County Wednesday morning, according to Rural Metro Fire.
According to officials, the incident occurred at 827 Virtue Road around 6:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, crews said they found heavy fire from the front of the house spreading rapidly.
All occupants and pets had self-evacuated prior to the fire department's arrival.
Rural Metro Fire said that the occupants heard noises in the garage and thought someone was breaking in, only to find a fire in the garage.
The home suffered major damage.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.