Cheers At Choto is on fire in far west Knox County, and Rural Metro fire officials have confirmed the blaze at the popular waterfront bar and restaurant. They are asking everyone to avoid the area.
The fire was already drawing attention early this morning, when Facebook users posted video and images showing a massive blaze at the Choto hangout. That is why the scene is being watched closely now: the restaurant is a familiar waterfront spot, and the fire is still active as officials deal with it.
Cheers at Choto has long been known as a popular place to gather along the water in the far west part of Knox County, which is part of what makes the fire so visible and so unsettling for people nearby. The combination of a busy local spot and an active emergency means traffic and access around the area are being restricted while crews work.
What has not been answered yet is what caused the fire or whether anyone was hurt. Those are the questions hanging over the scene, and they remain open as the story develops.
For now, the clear instruction from Rural Metro is simple: stay out of the area. The next update is expected to focus on the cause, the extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured.
