Event Brief
Oct 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
Fire extinguished at North Knoxville Baptist Church
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
The Knoxville Fire Department extinguished a fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church on Wednesday morning. The foyer sustained fire, smoke and water damage, while the rest of the church had heavy smoke damage. KFD responded around 6:30 a.m. after a driver called to report smoke.
WHO: The Knoxville Fire Department and a driver who reported smoke.
WHAT: The Knoxville Fire Department extinguished a fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: A driver called to report smoke, prompting the Knoxville Fire Department to respond.
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