Crews Battling 20-Acre Fire in Townsend, Fire Chief Says

Emergency crews are on the scene of a 20-acre fire in Townsend, officials said. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Crews Battling 20-Acre Fire in Townsend, Fire Chief Says

Townsend, TN (WOKI) Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire in Townsend.

Townsend Fire Department officials reporting that the fire, which is about 20 acres in size, is located in the 900 block of Wears Valley Road.

As of 4:00 p.m., officials say the fire was about 20% contained. One structure was in danger, but it has since been taken care of.

The Tennessee Division of Forestry is also on the scene of this fire.

This is a developing story.