An early-morning fire at the Tiffany Square Apartments on Gleason Drive in West Knoxville turned deadly, leaving one resident dead after flames tore through a single unit, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. Crews rushed to the complex, quickly knocked down the fire in the affected apartment, and later discovered the victim inside, officials said.
Firefighters were dispatched early Tuesday and stayed at the scene for hours while investigators worked to figure out what sparked the blaze, WBIR reported. The department told the station that the cause remains under investigation and that crews were carefully processing the unit for evidence.
Investigators At The Scene
The Knoxville Fire Department told WBIR that the apartment involved did not have a working smoke alarm, a detail that could add another layer of complexity to the investigation. Officials repeated that the exact cause of the fire is still unknown as investigators finish combing through the charred unit.
Where It Happened
The fire broke out at the Tiffany Square complex on Gleason Drive, which property listings place at 8044 Gleason Dr in West Knoxville. Listings on Apartments.com show the property as a garden-style complex offering one- to three-bedroom units, along with community amenities such as a pool and tennis courts.
What Comes Next
Authorities said more information will be released once investigators complete their work and next of kin are notified. Additional details from the Knoxville Fire Department or police are expected as the case develops, and this story will be updated as new information becomes available.
