Large fire breaks out on college campus in Knoxville

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Published November 5, 2024 6:51 AM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Crews battled a large fire that broke out on the Knoxville College Campus on Monday evening.

The Knoxville Fire Department reported "heavy fire" and released images of crews working to extinguish the blaze.

The historically Black college's campus has been vacant of students and faculty for several years, Knox News reported.

Video captured by Amy Osborne Wardana shows the blaze.

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