Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire

RED SPRINGS � Smith County Fire Marshals confirm a house has been damaged by fire in the 1800 block of County Road 316 near Red Springs. Red Springs and Lindale Fire Departments extinguished the blaze. Officials said flames were shooting out of the front door when they arrived on scene. A family was in the house when the fire was called in at around 10:00 yesterday morning, but they were able to escape uninjured. Portions of the house received heavy smoke and fire damage. Fire officials say they are not able to determine the cause at this time.