Update, 8:45 a.m.: There is evidence of possible arson at the scene, Rios told Clarksville Now. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact CFR Capt. Mike Reed at 931-645-7462.
Update, 7:50 a.m.: Lafayette Road is back open, according to CPD.
Update, 6:20 a.m.: The house at 591 Lafayette Road was abandoned, according to Clarksville Fire Assistant Chief Michael Rios.
Firefighters have the fire under control. No injuries were reported, and fire investigators are on the scene looking into the cause.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Lafayette Road was closed Wednesday morning because of a house fire.
At 5:10 a.m., police and fire agencies responded to the fire on Lafayette, according to Clarksville Police Lt. Charles Gill.
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Police closed Lafayette between Woodale Drive and Raintree Drive. Pinetree Road residents must also exit their neighborhood by Cherry Tree Drive.
“This road closure will affect commuter traffic this morning, and CPD is asking the public to find alternate routes,” Gill said. “The public will be turned around if they attempt to use this portion of Lafayette Road. Unfortunately, it is unknown how the road will be closed.”
No details about the fire were immediately available.
This article will be updated.