SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) –
Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of two people Sunday morning in Sevier County.
According to Sevier County Fire-Rescue, emergency crews were dispatched to a home in the 3300 block of Willow Tree Road at approximately 6:01 a.m. on October 25 after receiving reports of a structure fire.
When firefighters arrived, they found the home heavily engulfed in flames and learned that two occupants were unaccounted for inside.
Crews immediately initiated a transitional fire attack and conducted a search of the residence. During the search, firefighters located two victims inside the home.
Both individuals were removed from the structure and provided emergency medical treatment before being transported by Sevier County Ambulance Service. Authorities later confirmed that both victims died as a result of the incident.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released. Officials say the bodies have been transported to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, where formal identification procedures will be conducted.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and the Sevier County Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators have not indicated whether foul play is suspected, and no information has been released regarding what may have sparked the blaze.
Multiple agencies responded to assist at the scene, including the Waldens Creek, Pigeon Forge, Seymour, and Townsend fire departments. Additional support was provided by Sevier County Ambulance Service, Sevier County E-911, the medical examiner’s office, and Sevier County Electric System crews, who disconnected power to the residence to ensure firefighter safety.
At this time, no citations, fines, or enforcement actions have been announced as the investigation remains active.
