FAIRVIEW, Tenn. (WTVF) — In a heartbreaking turn of events, a home that was once a beacon of hope — constructed through the efforts of compassionate volunteers —now lies in ruins after a devastating fire.
The flames ignited on the porch of the residence located on Horn Tavern Road and Brandenburg Court in Fairview around 10:30 on Wednesday night.
Kelsey explains this devastating loss in the player above.
Witnesses in the neighborhood, speaking off-camera, revealed that when they stepped outside their homes, they were met with the sight —the house engulfed in flames within moments.
The fire is believed to have started on the front porch.
Neighbors said the homeowners had only recently moved into the home, less than six months ago now find themselves grappling with the loss of their home just days before Christmas.
December is a peak month for home fires, a trend attributed to the various activities associated with the holiday season, according to the National Fire Protection Association,
While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, fire crews confirm that it was initiated on the front porch.
Despite the devastating outcome, the Fairview Fire Department reports that no injuries were sustained during the fire, as the two people were able to evacuate safely.
As the investigation into the cause of the fire unfolds, the community comes together to support their neighbors.
There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.
-Lelan Statom
