7800 Knightswood Dr. House Fire

January 2, 2019 - A number of callers, including one driving down Airport Expressway dialed 911 to report flames and smoke from the upper portion of a Waynedale home.  FWFD units arrived four minutes later and reported an attic fire.  One occupant and a pet self-evacuated when neighbors knocked on the door.  The fire was contained to the attic and the chimney.  Cause of the fire was a build up of birds nests in and around the chimney.  It caused only minor damage to the attic/roof area.  The fire was under control 13 minutes after dispatch.  The FWFD was assisted by  TRAA, FWPD, NCE & AEP.