One person injured in Antioch house fire
The fire was determined to be accidentally started by a child.
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 2:52 PM CDT|Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:50 AM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fire officials have determined the cause of the house fire in Antioch that left one resident injured on Friday afternoon.
Nashville Fire Department reports the house fire in the 400 block of Jenny Ruth Point was started by a child playing with fire. Fire investigators have deemed the fire as accidental.
Nashville Fire said one resident was taken to the hospital with burns to their hands.
The Red Cross responded to the scene and assisted 13 residents displaced due to the fire. Firefighters were also able to recover two chickens from the home and no additional injuries were reported.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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