KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Fire crews and deputies responded after flames engulfed a home in Powell Wednesday night.
According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, crews with Rural Metro Fire and deputies initially responded to reports to people hearing an explosion at a home in the Broadacres Subdivision on Maida Vale Circle.
When crews arrived, they said the home was heavily involved with fire.
Crews made progress extinguishing the flames, saying it is being brought under control. Rural Metro said the area will be closed for an extended period Wednesday night.
Fire crews said the home suffered heavy damage.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and KCSO said its Fire Investigation Unit is handling the investigation into the potential cause.
