FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A family of three is facing thousands in repairs to their home after a hot plate started a house fire on Sunday in Franklin.

Crews were called to Sir Winston Place in the Buckingham subdivision just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The city reports that after a scented candle was left unattended while heating on an electric hot plate that was on top of a placemat.

“The family was downstairs when they heard popping and cracking noises. Upon investigation, they discovered a fire in an upstairs bedroom,” a city press release said. “One family member used a fire extinguisher, and another threw water on the flames, knocking down much of the fire before evacuating the home.”

One family member was hurt while trying to put the fire out. Additionally, the fire is estimated to ha

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