Rural Metro reminds people about heat source safety after Halls house fire

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — Crews worked a house fire overnight Thursday on Halsdale Road in the Halls community, according to Rural Metro Fire, Knox County.

Rural Metro shared in a news release later Thursday morning that all of the home's occupants made it out safely, and the fire was initially found in a bedroom.

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"When crews arrived they found what appeared to be a bedroom Fire quickly spreading into the attic," Jeff Bagwell, Rural Metro's spokesperson stated. "With the occupants safely outside, they were able to attack the fire and stop it with only smoke and heat damage to the majority of the house."

While the exact cause of the fire was not immediately shared, Bagwell shared a safety reminder regarding heat sources.

"As temperatures turn cooler into the evening, please remember to unplug all portable heaters at night and blow out all candles," Bagwell said.

Temperatures in the Knoxville area dropped down into the 30s overnight, with some neighboring counties under a frost advisory. See the latest 6 Storm Team forecast here .