Emergency crews responded in blizzard conditions to a garage fire at 909 W Madison Street Knoxville at approximately 11:02 Thursday morning. The deed to the property belongs to Steve and Cindy Glick. The Knoxville Fire Department arrived and found heavy black smoke coming from the structure, and made a fast attack to keep it contained to the garage. Chief Cal Wyman tells KNIA/KRLS News that the cause was electrical, and that damage was estimated at $35,000.

Other responding agencies included the Knoxville Township Rural Fire Department, Knoxville Police Department, Marion County Emergency Management, Alliant Energy, MidAmerican Energy, and the Knoxville Water Department.