Community in shock after mobile home fire claims 3 lives

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — As Carroll County firefighters hosed down a burning mobile home around 5 a.m. Tuesday on New Zion Road, they made a devastating discovery.

“We were unable to get into the house at the time because of the flame, but once we got it knocked down we discovered three fatalities,” Carroll County Fire Chief Terry Bradshaw said.

Hours later, family and friends of two of the victims gathered outside the home in shock of what happened.

Family members told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News two of the three victims were brother and sister.

The aunt of the two siblings, Nicki Lynch, said both of their birthdays would have been Feb. 13.

She said the other victim in the fire was not related to them.

Chief Bradshaw said they are not sure what could have caused the fire.

“We’re still investigating it. They did have a wood stove, but there’s nothing that points to one cause or location yet,” Chief Bradshaw said.

The identities of the victims have not yet been officially released.