Fire destroys a home in Birchwood, Tenn. near Highway 60

BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) – A residential fire destroyed a home in Birchwood, Tenn. near Highway 60 and Daugherty Ferry Road early Tuesday morning.

At 1:06 am, a family was awoken by their dog barking to find their house in flames.

The family was able to evacuate without injuries.

Highway 58 Fire Department responded to the scene at 5416 Highway 60.

After confirming everyone was out of the home, firefighters began a defensive attack on the structure.

Highway 58 Fire Chief Mark Hutchings stated “the cause of the fire is undetermined and the home is a total loss.”