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.
Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
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!
Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.
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