BICKNELL, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Several North Knox fire departments spent Friday afternoon battling a house fire in Bicknell.
The fire broke out around 4:20 p.m. at a home on 4th Street near the corner of Mary Street.
Bicknell Fire Captain Chance Westfall told WAKC News Now that the fire was caused by an electrical issue at the back of the home.
Firefighters from the Bicknell Fire Department, along with crews from Vigo Township, Washington Township, and Freelandville Fire Departments, responded to the scene.
Several streets near the home were closed while firefighters put out the fire.
Despite strong wind gusts, firefighters were able to extinguish the flames within 30 minutes.
No one was inside the home at the time, and no injuries were reported.
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