Event Brief
Roane Firefighters Respond to Diesel Tank Explosion
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Fire crews tackled a diesel tank explosion at a residence in East Roane County, causing additional fires.
WHO: Midtown Fire Department, East Roane County fire personnel
WHAT: Diesel tank explosion and subsequent fires
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
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