A home at Harrison was destroyed by fire on Monday night.
At 5:45 p.m., Everett Sims called 911 to report a house fire at 11310 Melanie Lane. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene reporting a fully involved fire throughout the house.
Chief Danny Wright reported several explosions occurred blowing debris several hundred feet. Chief Smith said the homeowner had a propane heater in the living room. Mr. Sims had filled the heater, lit it and walked into the other room of the house. Moments later, he heard a loud explosion coming from the living room. He went to investigate and saw fire on the furniture. Mr. Sims attempted to put the fire out, but was unsuccessful. He escaped with no injuries.
Chief Wright reported the fire accidental and damages are listed as $150,000.
Hamilton County EMS was on the scene for any potential injuries.