1 dead, 3 accounted for after Williamson County house fire
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman was killed and three others escaped during a house fire in Williamson County Friday morning.
Multiple agencies responded to a fire at a home on Albany Drive just outside of Franklin.
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WCFR along with Arrington Fire, Franklin Fire, Williamson Health EMS, Box 94, and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office were called to the home and found it fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters and family members attempted to enter the home during the blaze but the flames were too dangerous.
(Courtesy: Williamson County Fire/Rescue) (Courtesy: Williamson County Fire/Rescue) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN)
WCFR said at about 1:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, Williamson County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from a woman who said her home was on fire and her 84-year-old mother was still inside.
When the Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene first, they found the home engulfed in flames and were unable to enter. Firefighters were also unable to enter the home due to the amount of fire and roof collapse.
Fire hydrants on the scene worked properly, but more water was needed due to the size of the fire, according to WCFR. In total, six engines, two tower trucks, six tankers and more support vehicles provided assistance with manpower and water supply.
While three of the occupants were able to make it out safely, one elderly female was unable to escape and was found deceased, according to authorities.
“Our condolences are with the family as they grieve the loss of their loved one,” WCFR said in a release.
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Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
The displaced occupants are being assisted by the American Red Cross, WCFR said.
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