Small Fire Reported at Copper Cellar in Knoxville

No injuries as fire department quickly extinguishes blaze in utility closet

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:06am

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The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Saturday night reporting a fire at the Copper Cellar restaurant. Firefighters arrived on the scene and were able to contain a small fire in a utility closet within minutes, with no injuries reported.

Why it matters

The Copper Cellar is a well-known restaurant in Knoxville, and any fire incident, even a small one, can raise concerns about public safety and potential damage to the business. The quick response and containment of the fire by the fire department helped to minimize the impact.

The details

According to the Knoxville Fire Department, the 911 call came in around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday night reporting a fire at the Copper Cellar. When firefighters arrived, they saw smoke coming from the back of the building and were able to quickly get inside and contain the small fire in a utility closet.

  • The 911 call reporting the fire came in around 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Knoxville Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the fire at the Copper Cellar and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

Copper Cellar

A well-known restaurant in Knoxville that experienced a small fire in one of its utility closets.

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The takeaway

The quick response and containment of the fire by the Knoxville Fire Department prevented any injuries or major damage to the Copper Cellar, demonstrating the importance of a well-trained and equipped local fire department in protecting public safety and local businesses.