House Fire at Parkdale Road
October 21, 2026, 4:05 p.m.

Knoxville firefighters extinguish a house fire at 5405 Parkdale Road. Image by KFD

KNOXVILLE - At approximately 11:20 a.m. today, the Knox County Communications District received a report of a possible house fire at 5405 Parkdale Road. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke coming from the residence and immediately initiated an interior attack.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions on the upper floor. The fire had extended into multiple void spaces, making it difficult to control. Crews transitioned to a defensive operation and positioned a ladder to apply water through an opening in the roof.

The fire was declared out at approximately 1:45 p.m. No one was home at the time, and no firefighter injuries were reported.

The residence sustained significant fire, smoke, and water damage and is considered uninhabitable. The homeowner’s two dogs survived; unfortunately, the family cat succumbed to smoke inhalation.