Knoxville, TN (KFD / WOKI) – At 3:15 PM (Monday), the Knox County Emergency Communications district received a 911 call from a female reporting her home at 1601 Freemont Place was on fire and that she was exiting the house.

Upon the arrival of the first KFD engine company, a fire was reported from the second floor of the home, visible from the front windows. KFD crews attempted an initial attack but were unable to reach the fire floor due to the heavy contents of the house. KFD crews had to back out and attempt entry through a second-floor window. Soon thereafter, KFD crews were able to reach the fire and extinguish it quickly.

One female was rescued from the home along with her pet dog.

The female was transported to a local hospital.

The home has sustained heavy fire, smoke, and water damage.

Knoxville Fire Investigators are on the scene working to determine a cause.

The American Red Cross is assisting the occupant.

The home had no working smoke alarms.