CAUSE OF DEADLY ROANE COUNTY HOUSE FIRE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION
The cause of a deadly house fire in Roane County remains under investigation.
Firefighters responded to a residence on Eagle Furnace Road last week and saw flames coming from the home.
Crews found the body of Steven James Thomas in the dwelling after the fire was extinguished.
A preliminary investigation does not indicate any foul play and could be an accidental fire.
The TBI is assisting the Roane County Sheriff’s Office in the case.