KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville home is a "total loss" after a fire started by a space heater, according to the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD).
KFD says a call about a house fire in the 3300 block of Keith Avenue came in a little after 5:50 a.m. on Saturday. When KFD arrived, it says there was "heavy fire" coming from the front of the house.
KFD says there were two men and one woman in the house. No injuries were reported, KFD said.
"The house did not have any working smoke alarms," KFD wrote in an email.
As temperatures continue to drop this weekend, KFD shared a few reminders about space heaters:
- Keep heaters at least three feet away from flammable materials
- Never leave space heaters unattended
- Plug heaters directly into an outlet and do not use extension cords
Any residents of a single-family home in the city of Knoxville can call 311 to request a free smoke alarm installation.
