Blount County, Tennessee firefighters battle structure fire near Wears Valley Road

Firefighters on scene of a fire in the area of ​​Wears Valley Road on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department)

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Early Saturday morning, Blount County firefighters and sheriff's deputies were called to a brush fire in the area of ​​Wears Valley Road and discovered a structure fire.

According to the Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department, their crews were dispatched to the fire around 4:10 a.m. Saturday morning for a brush fire.

When the Blount County Sheriff's Office arrived on scene, they discovered it was in fact a fully involved structure fire, the VFD said.

A photo from the scene shows firefighters battling the blaze that appeared next to a cabin-style structure.

The Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department reports the fire has been brought under control, but the foundation will continue to smolder for a few days.

“Thank you to the BCSO and the Blount County Fire Department for their assistance today! » » wrote the volunteer fire department.