Remodeling mistake leads to house fire in Knoxville

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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A home remodeling error resulted in a fire late Thursday in Knoxville.

Firefighters say flames broke out in the home on Beaumont Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. The home wasunoccupied at the time.

Investigators found a wall heater in a wallhad been covered with sheetrock. When the overnight temperature dropped, the heater turned on.That caused the walltooverheat and catch fire.

Fire crews say damage to the house was minimal. No injuries were reported.

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Remodeling mistake leads to house fire in Knoxville