Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a North Knoxville house fire Monday morning.

Knoxville Fire Department crews responding around 11:30 to a report of a house fire in the 2000 block of Cedar Lane found smoke coming from the front of the home.

KFD officials say crews were met with a very heavy amount of stockpiled items throughout the home requiring them to cut two large openings in the front and side of the structure to better access the fire.

Crews also reportedly had to cut a hole in the home’s roof to access the attic.

KFD says one man lived in the home but was able to get out without injuries. They add that the home did not have working smoke alarms.