x
Breaking News
More () »

House fire breaks out in North Knoxville Monday evening

The Knoxville Fire Department did not find any victims when searching through the house.
Credit: AP
Fire truck

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When the Knoxville Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1939 Cecil Avenue, in North Knoxville, Monday evening. Responders saw smoke rising from the two-story home as they arrived, according to officials.

They began extinguishing the flames at around 6:45 p.m. and used a ladder to enter the house through an upstairs window. Once inside, responders began searching for victims.

They did not find any and put the flames out within 30 minutes.

Two people were displaced as a result of the fire. According to KFD officials, the American Red Cross is assisting them.

RELATED: Take 10! Sign up for the WBIR lunchtime newsletter

RELATED: How to customize the stories and alerts you get from WBIR

Before You Leave, Check This Out