At approximately 9:00AM a fire broke out in the basement of Hardee’s in Knoxville. Hardee’s staff tell KNIA/KRLS News that they heard popping sounds in the basement, and smelled smoke. The building was evacuated immediately, and Knoxville Fire and Rescue, the Knoxville Police Department, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. No flames were visible from the exterior of the building, and no one was reported injured. KNIA/KRLS News will provide more information as soon as it becomes official.