Dog Dies in House Fire, Knoxville Fire Department Says

Dog dies after house fire in Knox County (Courtesy: KFD)

Dog Dies in House Fire, Knoxville Fire Department Says

Posted on February 21, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) One family pet is dead, but the residents are safe following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in South Knoxville.

Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department say firefighters arrived shortly after 3:00 p.m. to a house at 2230 Knollcrest Lane to find fire coming from the front corner of the home. Six people, two adults and four children, were home at the time but were able to evacuate without injury.

(Courtesy: KFD)

Officials say one pet dog was unable to escape and succumbed to its injuries. No other injuries were reported, and fire officials have not yet determined the cause of the blaze.

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