A homeowner was able to escape his Percy Priest Lake home after an early morning fire broke out.
The incident was report after 5 a.m. Monday along Sailboat Court.
Officials with the Nashville Fire Department said the blaze was accidental and likely started in the kitchen.
Sky 5 flew over the scene and showed a large hole in the roof of the home.
Firefighters said that allowed air to flow in, forcing the flames from the roof. Crews were able to attack the fire from the outside.
Working smoke detectors were credited with alerting the homeowner.
