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Cumberland County Fire Department was called to 5683 Genesis Rd. for a structure fire Friday morning. According to Jeremy Newcome with the Cumberland County Fire Department, the fire began in the basement of an addition to the house and spread to the second floor and into the attic. Firefighters were able to save about 70 percent of the house from the blaze.

Terry Potter rests after exiting the Johnny Adams residence on Genesis Rd. Friday that was the scene of a fire that destroyed about 30 percent of the building.

Chris South, assistant chief with the Crossville Fire Department, assisted with fighting the fire. According to Jeremy Newcome, five firefighters initially responded to the fire. Following a call for additional help, about 15 firefighters were on scene, with units responding from the Main Station in Crossville, Genesis Station, Mayland Station, Tansi Station and Homestead Station.

The fire is believed to have started in the basement of an addition to the home, spreading to the second floor and into the attic. Newcome said the fire was accidental, but did not know what started the blaze.

A firefighter vents the roof to let smoke escape and aid in saving the remainder of the structure. Once the fire was under control, Newcome said one firefighter had to remove his gear and take a truck to bring more water to put the fire out. The fire, which was reported in the mid-morning hours, left the firefighters with a shortage of hands to fight the blaze.