The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in East Knoxville.

Crews called to the 2100 block of Hoitt Avenue last night (Tuesday) and found smoke coming from the side of the home which was moving quickly into the house through the attic.  They put the fire out in a matter of minutes but the house suffered smoke, fire, and water damage.

There were 3 people living in the house but they weren’t home but are now displaced. 

There were no injuries reported.