SUMMARY: Good morning, I’m Megan Fee at the WK.com alert desk with breaking news. Crews are responding to a house fire in Madison that occurred early this morning around 4:45 a.m. on Heritage Circle. Firefighters discovered the blaze originating from a crawl space, likely caused by a bedroom fan. They successfully contained the flames to that area. Fortunately, no one was home, and there were no injuries reported. However, firefighters rescued a dog that was in a kennel inside the house. For more updates, visit WK.com.

Nashville fire crews worked to contain a house fire in Madison early Monday morning.

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SUMMARY: In late September, a devastating storm hit Appalachia, causing unprecedented flooding in East Tennessee. Philanthropists Randy and Jenny Boyd were struck by the destruction unfolding in affected communities, noting the overwhelming need for recovery. As a response, they donated $3.5 million from their family‘s foundation to support hard-hit areas, including $1 million each for Carter and Unicoi counties and $500,000 for Johnson County. Despite the immense challenges, they were inspired by the communities’ resilience and determination to rebuild. The Boyds encouraged all Tennesseans to contribute through resources or prayers, emphasizing the collective effort required for recovery.

A Knoxville family known for generosity hopes that their gift of $3.5 million will inspire others to give, big or small.

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SUMMARY: Good morning! Expect a beautiful week ahead with sunny skies and temperatures around 75°F, a pleasant contrast to last week’s winter coats. Mornings will be cooler in the 40s, so dress in layers, but afternoons will be warm thanks to high pressure. Some patchy fog is possible, but overall, a warming trend is expected. While a brief system may impact temperatures later in the week, significant rain is unlikely, as forecasts show below-average precipitation continuing into November. The 7-day outlook features highs consistently in the mid-70s, maintaining above-average temperatures. Enjoy the sunshine!

The morning weather report for East Tennessee on Monday, Oct. 21.

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