House fire in Hixson: No one was injured

Hixson, TN (WDEF) – Authorities say no one was injured in a house fire that broke out in Hixson tonight.The entire home was engulfed in flames. Several fire departments were called on scene after the second and third floor collapsed.

Luckily, the home owners were out of town for the holiday weekend, but firefighters on scene believe the family pet was lost in the flames.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The home is expected to have an estimated dollar loss of around $250,000.