A late-night fire on Sunday at the historic Pressmen’s Home trade center building in Hawkins County prompted the evacuation of dozens of residents.
Emergency officials reported the fire started around midnight at a site that posed significant hazards. A nearby building housed 400 propane tanks, 1,000 barrels of oil, ammunition, lacquer, and about 100 tires.
Residents within a one-mile radius of the fire were instructed to leave their homes. According to the Emergency Management Agency, 52 individuals were evacuated for three hours until the fire was contained.
