One dead in Karns apartment complex fire, Knox County Sheriff’s Office says

Karns Fire Department crews responded to an apartment complex fire near Ball Camp Pike Wednesday.
Karns Fire Department crews responded to an apartment complex fire near Ball Camp Pike Wednesday.
Published: Nov. 15, 2023 at 11:40 AM EST|Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Crews with the Karns Fire Department responded to an apartment complex fire in Karns Wednesday morning, according to Kimberly Glenn with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Glenn also confirmed that at least one person had died in the fire. No other injuries were reported, and Knox County fire investigators are on the scene, Glenn said.

The complex, Forest Ridge Apartments, is located in the 2900 block of Tyler Jacob Way near Ball Camp Pike.

This is a developing story.