A vacant, single-story residence adjacent to the KCEOC Laurel County Development center was a total loss after catching fire early Wednesday afternoon.
West Knox Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by Laurel County Dispatch and called for assistance from the Corbin Fire Department.
It took approximately 45 minutes for crews to knock down the flames and then another hour for crews to put out hot spots.
Firefighters did not make entry into the house because neighbors told crews that law enforcement had been at the residence the night before because of individuals allegedly making meth inside the house, said West Knox Fire Chief Daryl Baker. Crews did not make entry into the residence because if there had been meth in the house, it could have put off toxic gases that can penetrate the protective gear worn by firefighters and be deadly.