Event Brief
Aug 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Two Pets Die in East Knox County House Fire
By The BriefBrief
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a house fire in East Knox County that started in the kitchen area of a home on Mary Lay Lane Sunday morning. Crews contained the flames quickly, limiting damage to the kitchen, though the rest of the residence suffered smoke damage. No human injuries were reported, but two pets died.
WHO: Rural Metro Fire; firefighters responding to the scene
WHAT: A house fire in East Knox County that killed two pets; kitchen fire contained with smoke damage to the rest of the home
WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
WHERE: East Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The cause of the fire hasn't been reported yet.
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