WALLAND, Tenn. – A Walland man has been charged in connection to a deadly fire that broke out late Sunday night, claiming the lives of three individuals. The fire occurred just after 9 p.m. on Payne Hollow Road, prompting emergency responders to rush to the scene.
Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong confirmed that three bodies were discovered the following morning, Monday, January 19. Although the sheriff’s office has not officially released the identities of the victims, family members have identified them as Norma, Delmar, and Cas Farley.
Preliminary autopsy results have indicated that the manner of death for all three victims is consistent with homicide, according to Berrong. While the investigation remains active, authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the fire or the identity of the suspect charged in connection to the deaths.
The sheriff’s office continues to urge the public to provide any information that may assist with the investigation. As of now, investigators are working diligently to determine the cause of the fire and gather more evidence related to the case.
This tragic incident has left the local community in shock, and the investigation is expected to continue as officials work to uncover the full details behind this devastating loss.
