Fire and rescue crews were called to a fully engulfed house fire at 818 South Gholson in Knoxville shortly before 5:00 a.m. today. Knoxville Fire and Rescue, Knoxville Township Rural Fire, Pleasantville Emergency Services, Indiana Township Fire, Knoxville Police, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Knoxville Streets Department, Pella Ambulance and possibly other agencies responded to the scene. Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman tells KNIA/KRLS News on scene that the home was a total loss, and occupants were able to escape because the fire alarm worked. Two pets didn’t escape. Marion County records show the deed to the home is held by Bradley Loukota.