What This Story Is About
- On Friday afternoon, Aug. 7, emergency crews responded to reports of a major structure fire in the 2500 block of Old Whites Mill Road in Maryville.
Why It Matters
- Barn and structure fires present intense, fast-moving hazards for rural fire departments, particularly when explosive materials are present.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – On Friday afternoon, Aug. 7, emergency crews responded to reports of a major structure fire in the 2500 block of Old Whites Mill Road in Maryville.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a 3,300-square-foot barn fully engulfed in flames, with heavy fire showing through the roof.
According to the Blount County Fire Protection District, crews immediately worked to deploy hose lines to protect nearby exposures, including a neighboring shed and vehicle…