POSTED: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 11:54pm
UPDATED: Thursday, December 16, 2010 - 1:14am
TYLER (12:08) - Fire officials have reported to KETK that Arthur and Tammy Freeman woke to the smell of smoke late Wednesday night.
The fire took place at 425 County Road 21.
They went to their neighbors house to call 911 when they saw the house of fire. Fire officials say the house is a total loss.
Reports show the 1-story house had some electrical problems prior to the blaze and that could have been the possible trigger.
No other houses were compromised by the fire. The Freeman's were not hurt and are staying with friends.
An investigation is underway.
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***UPDATE at 11:33 p.m.***
Fire officials are still on scene fighting the blaze. We've made contact with the Smith County Dispatch office and will get more information from the Smith County Fire Marshal as details become available.
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***UPDATE at 10:50 p.m. ***
Smith County officials say there are mutliple fire departments responding to the blaze.
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Smith County Officials are responding to a house fire at 425 County Road 21.
Officials say flames are visiable.
KETK crews are headed to the scene, we will bring you more information as it becomes avaliable.