KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No injuries were reported after a house fire in West Knox County, according to Rural Metro Fire.
Rural Metro responded to a reported house fire at 5200 Whitehorse Road. Upon arrival, they found all occupants safely outside and heavy fire in the garage area spreading into the attic, according to Rural Metro.
Crews worked to get ahead of the fire, but the home sustained heavy damage from heat, smoke and fire.
According to officials, they are still working at this time so roads around Whitehorse will be congested for a while.
The exact cause of the fire will be under investigation, Rural Metro said.