NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Nashville fire destroyed 2 homes and damaged a third near Windcrest Drive on Wednesday, but firefighters say they encountered a problem that caused a delay in their emergency response.

A car parked in front of the nearest fire hydrant forced the Nashville Fire Department to split their resources when every second mattered most.

"The fire not only took and destroyed one home, it took and destroyed a second home, it was on its way to spread and potentially destroy and add damage to a third home," said a Nashville Fire Department spokesperson.

To stop the flames, the Nashville Fire Department needs water. But they couldn't find it.

"It was blocked and it was obstructed, and immediately it was not able to be seen by our first responders," the spokesperson said.

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