Authorities are Investigating a Deadly Fire Early Morning Fire in North Knoxville

Authorities are Investigating a Deadly Fire Early Morning Fire in North Knoxville

An investigation is underway following an early morning deadly fire in North Knox County (Wednesday).

Rural Metro responding to reports of a possible explosion and single wide trailer fire in the 5500 Ft. Sumter Road. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was told a woman lived there and wasn’t able to get out due to the intense fire. Crews found a person dead inside, it’s not yet known if it is the resident.