Firefighters from three departments respond to a blaze on Dellwood Drive in Oliver Springs on Wednesday morning. The three departments were Oliver Springs, Oak Ridge, and Blair. (Photos by Tom Scott)
The 8:40 a.m. blaze reportedly caused major interior damage.
When the fire started, Oliver Springs Fire Department was preparing a demonstration at the nearby Oliver Springs Elementary School, so the department was able to respond quickly.
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