Stretch of The Dragon closed due to grass fire, TDOT says.
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.
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