Knoxville, TN (KFD / WOKI) – This morning (Wednesday) around 4:50am, Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire located on Wilson Avenue.

Knox County Communication District received a call that a house next door from the caller was on fire.

Engine 6 arrived on scene within minutes and stated that there was heavy smoke and fire showing from the whole right side of the residence. Firefighting operations started quickly and crews were able to attack the fire from inside the home.

The fire was under control within 10 minutes.

Crews are still on scene cleaning up and making sure there are no hot spots.
The residence suffered heavy fire, smoke, and water damage and is a total loss.

It was reported that 5 people and 2 dogs were staying in the home. All occupants evacuated safely and were uninjured. The dogs were not in the home and are trying to be located.

There were no injuries from firefighters to report.