Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Crews with the Knoxville Fire Department Monday stopped what could have turned into a house fire on Sutherland Avenue.

KFD officials say crews responded around 11:30 a.m. to a boarded-up home at 2795 Sutherland Avenue after receiving a call that smoke was coming from the residence.

KFD reports “crews entered the home quickly and found that copper wires were being burned in the front room”, adding that “the wires had been placed in a fireplace, but they extended into the room because of the mass of cables.”

KFD crews were able to extinguish the fire rapidly, and the building sustained only minor damage.

No injuries were reported; however, KFD is asking anyone with information about what happened to call the Fire Investigation Unit at
865-637-1386. Callers can remain anonymous.