Fire-Rescue Responds to Fatal Structure Fire on Pittman Center Road

Sevier County, Tennessee (July 8, 2026) – At approximately 3:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Sevier County Central Dispatch E911 received a call reporting a structure fire in the 2400 block of Pittman Center Road.

Sevier County Fire-Rescue responded to the scene along with multiple assisting agencies. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved structure fire. It was reported that one occupant was unaccounted for at the time of the response.

Firefighters initiated fire suppression efforts and attempted to conduct a search of the structure. Due to hazardous conditions, crews were unable to gain immediate access. One occupant was later located and confirmed deceased.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and the Sevier County Fire Marshal’s Office. The deceased individual was transported by the Sevier County Medical Examiner’s Office to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for identification.

Sevier County Fire-Rescue received assistance from the Catons Chapel Richardson Cove Volunteer Fire Department, English Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, and Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department. Additional support was provided by the Sevier County Ambulance Service, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Sevier County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Sevier County Electric System, which assisted by disconnecting power to the structure for the safety of responders.