Fire crews respond to Gypsy Lane house fire

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon.

A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house and flames coming up from the roof.

TCVFD deployed a defensive attack, however the house still sustained heavy fire damage.

According to TCVFD, one person was located and transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.

Crews also located a dog in the garage and returned it to the family.

The cause of the fire has not been released, and the injuries of the person are unknown.

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