Three people have been killed in a house fire in a Montgomery County.
The incident was reported Friday morning in the 2100 block of Jim Taylor Road, located not far from Dover Road in Clarksville.
Multiple responders were called to the scene. The fire began burning around 8 a.m.
Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said two people were killed in the blaze. A third person was unaccounted for, but authorities have since confirmed that the victim was found deceased in a back bedroom.
Friday afternoon, officials identified the victims as 72-year-old Lloyd Black Sr., 70-year-old Zelda Dennis, and their daughter, 49-year-old Susan Black.
UPDATE: The third person unaccounted for has been found deceased in the back bedroom. Total of 3 people killed in Woodlawn house fire. @NC5pic.twitter.com/mDcM10C0zR
— Matthew Torres (@NC5_MTorres) December 29, 2017
The fire started in the central part of the home, possibly from a wood burning stove. At this time, investigators said signs point to it being accidental. The exact cause was under investigation by Tennessee Bomb and Arson, but again, foul play was not suspected.
The home was a complete loss. It's unclear if the house had any smoke detectors, but authorities reminded the public of the importance of having working smoke detectors throughout your home.
Authorities gave a special thank you to the Red Cross "for responding and providing assistance to the family of the victims and first responders."
