One injured after ceiling collapses inside Knoxville home, fire department says

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Chestnut Street
Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Knoxville Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee: A ceiling collapsed inside a home on Chestnut Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, around noon on Sunday. The collapse caused sheetrock and insulation to fall in the front room, trapping two residents who were quickly evacuated by firefighters. One person was transported to a hospital with minor injuries while eight other occupants remained in the house after beginning cleanup. Firefighters stayed on scene for less than an hour before returning to service at 12:50 p.m.

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One injured after ceiling collapses inside Knoxville home, fire department says

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