A North Knox County residence was the scene of an intense blaze early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were swiftly dispatched to the 9100 block of Brock Road around 1 a.m., where they encountered a module home "heavily involved with fire," according to WATE. The proximity of the house to the roadway posed difficulties for the Rural Metro fire crews, who nonetheless managed to subdue the flames effectively.

The home's occupant was found outside as emergency services arrived. It emerged that the man was utilizing an extension cord "using power" from a neighbor's property. The ordeal took a turn for the resident when authorities discovered an active warrant, resulting in his swift arrest, as revealed by WVLT.

With the fire now extinguished, the investigation into its cause is ongoing. However, Rural Metro officials have suggested that the fire looks to have originated near a wood stove situated in the home, as per WIVK. There were no reported injuries from the incident, a stroke of fortune amidst the nocturnal commotion, and subsequent legal entanglements for the homeowner.