LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A family was able to escape a devastating house fire in La Vergne early Saturday morning.
City officials say the children living at the Big Hurricane Drive home woke up to black smoke around 2:30 a.m. One was able to run out. Three teenagers had to escape from a second story window.
They were then able to open an exterior door on the lower level, where their uncle was asleep inside.
Fire crews say the blaze had already spread quickly upon their arrival. They were able to contain it.
An investigation showed the fire started on the stove.
The family, who rented the home, did not have renter's insurance. The American Red Cross is assisting them temporarily. Anyone who wants to help can contact the Fire Marshal’s office at 615-287-5832.
