Two dead after Sevier County house fire, investigation ongoing
Two people died after an early morning house fire Sunday on Willow Tree Road in Sevier County, with the cause under investigation.
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two people are dead after an early morning house fire Sunday in the 3300 block of Willow Tree Road, according to Sevier County Fire-Rescue.
Dispatchers received the call around 6:01 a.m. Oct. 25. Firefighters arrived to find a heavily involved structure fire with two occupants reported unaccounted for.
Crews launched a transitional fire attack and searched the home, locating two victims inside. Both were removed and given emergency medical care, then transported by Sevier County Ambulance Service to LeConte Medical Center, where both were later pronounced deceased.
The cause remains under investigation by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and the Sevier County Fire Marshal’s Office. The victims were taken to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for identification.
Sevier County Fire-Rescue was assisted by Waldens Creek, Pigeon Forge, Seymour and Townsend fire departments, along with the ambulance service, sheriff’s office, E911 dispatch, medical examiner’s office and Sevier County Electric System, which disconnected power for responder safety.
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