KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) –
An early morning fire destroyed an abandoned structure in East Knox County, prompting a response from multiple Rural Metro Fire crews.
According to Rural Metro Fire, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 7:00 a.m. Sunday to a reported structure fire near the intersection of Thorngrove Pike and Cooper Road.
Upon arrival, crews discovered an abandoned building completely engulfed in flames. The structure was surrounded by heavy brush, raising concerns that the fire could spread into nearby wooded areas…