The woman put kerosene in a wood burning stove and had several propane heaters, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office.
Rural Metro Fire is on the scene of a brush fire that spread to “several structures” in North Knox County.
The fire is located on the 8600 block of Foust Hollow Roa. Officials are asking people to avoid the area. Rural Metro representatives told WVLT News that as of 3 p.m. Friday, the fire was only affecting abandoned buildings. He added however that the fire was spreading to homes.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
Peace, love, and donate blood! MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering tie-dye shirts for donors in the month of August (August 1st – 31st). Plus, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating ALYX (pronounced Alex) donors. Donate on ALYX in August and receive a special edition BLEAD by example shirt.
It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!
Knoxville Home and Garden Show 8/16-8/17 Knoxville Expo Center
Dwight Yoakam- Tennessee Theatre 8/21 & 8/22. Doors at 7pm Showtime 8pm- The Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour