Lonas Drive in West Knoxville was closed this morning as Knoxville Firefighters work a fire at a former business.
Crews called to 4329 Lonas Drive around 3 this morning and found heavy flames and smoke coming from the building, formerly El Tipico, which was vacant and up for sale.
The building has sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage and is likely a total loss.
Knoxville Fire Department Investigators are on the scene working to determine a cause. If anyone has any information about the fire, they are encouraged to contact the Knoxville Fire Department Arson Hot Line at 865-637-1386.