Channel 5 News
Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:39 PM CST
Updated: Dec 15, 2011 9:18 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A grease fire destroyed a duplex in south Nashville on Wednesday night.
Fire crews responded to the duplex on Longhunter Court Nashboro Village around 8 p.m.
Officials said it appears that a man was visiting his brother and was cooking, when something caught fire and the fire quickly got out of control and spread throughout the duplex.
Multiple engines and fire crews were called to the scene.
Three adults were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape. Fire officials said the family's dog died in the fire.
The duplex was a total loss.
The Red Cross came out to help the family who lost all its possessions so close to Christmas.
"It's very sad to have people to lose everything that they have anytime of the year, but it's extremely hard during the holiday season," said Nashville Fire Captain Ricky Taylor.
Although the other side of the duplex didn't have any serious damage, power was turned off to the entire building, so both families didn't have a place to stay.
The fire rekindled around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, but was put out quickly.
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