PRESS RELEASE

December 26, 2022

SEVERAL PERISH IN A HOUSE FIRE

Crossville, TN – In the early morning hours of Monday, December 26, 2022, the Cumberland County Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at the 4300 block of Plateau Road. By the time firefighters arrived on the scene the home was fully engulfed in flames. The Emergency Management Agency, along with Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are currently at the scene with the Cumberland County Fire Department and Cumberland County Rescue Squad. No foul play is suspected however, it is believed that several have perished in the fire. At this time it is believed that 4 adults and 2 children tragically died in this fire. Additional releases will be forthcoming but no names are being released until the victims have been officially identified and the family notified.

Sgt. Gary Howard

Public Information Officer

PERSONAL NOTE:

Sheriff Casey Cox would like to ask everyone to please keep this family in your prayers. This is a horrific event and a tragic loss for our community.