Knoxville, TN - At 2:45 P.M. on December 22nd, units from the Knoxville Fire Department responded to 3521 Lyle Avenue for the report of a house fire. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the exterior attic vents. The five-member family, including two adults and three children, had already safely evacuated the home upon firefighters' arrival.

Fire crews quickly went to work finding fire in the attic above the bathroom. The homeowner reported to fire officials they had smelled what they described as electrical wires burning just before neighbors knocked on their door, telling them there was smoke coming from their roof. A quick call to 911 and firefighters were on the scene. The electrical meter was pulled from the home by KUB officials as a safety precaution.

The American Red Cross will assist the family with temporary needs until a more permanent solution can be determined. No injuries were reported.