UPDATE: A brush fire on Sharp’s Ridge is now fully contained.

The fire broke out yesterday (Tuesday) as Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the scene off Broadcast Way.

TN State Division of Forestry was called to assist and continued to work the fire throughout the night and into this morning.

Officials say you will still see active fire and smoke due to the ongoing operations so there is no need to call 911 for fires seen in this area.

A brush fire on Sharp’s Ridge is approximately 10 acres in size and is 25 percent contained. 

The fire broke out yesterday (Tuesday) as Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the scene off Broadcast Way.  

TN State Division of Forestry was called to assist and continued to work the fire throughout the night and into this morning.

Officials say you will still see active fire and smoke due to the ongoing operations so there is no need to call 911 for fires seen in this area.