KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A residential house fire on Gillespie Avenue marked the second electrical fire in just 48 hours caused by overloading a power strip, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
Someone called 911 at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday morning about a house fire, according to KFD. There was heavy smoke and fire when crews arrived on scene. Firefighters extinguished the fire in just under 20 minutes.
Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks with KFD urges all residents to be aware of the dangers associated with extension cord misuse, especially during these hot summer months…