KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Everyone is safe after a house fire in East Knoxville that happened Friday evening.
Knoxville Fire Department said they received a call around 7:53 p.m. from the occupant of a home on the 2000 block of Seminole Avenue saying the kitchen was on fire.
Fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the house when they arrived. KFD was able to quickly extinguish the fire which was mostly in the kitchen.
The home was occupied by one woman, three children, and a cat. All of them were able to safely evacuate, and no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is assisting the family.
The house sustained heavy fire, smoke, and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by KFD.
According to KFD, there were no working smoke alarms in the home. Knoxville residents can call 311 to request a new or replacement smoke alarm for any private resident.