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Rural Metro: Possible human remains found after structure fire

Upon arrival, crews noticed that the mobile home was completely engulfed in flames.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A mobile home caught fire early Sunday morning in East Knox County.

Rural Metro Fire responded to 5304 Jones Road around 4:00 a.m. Upon arrival, crews noticed that the mobile home was completely engulfed in flames. 

Crews worked from the outside to extinguish the blaze due to a threat of a roof collapse, Rural Metro said. 

Neighbors claimed the structure was unoccupied. However, remains were discovered when crews searched the rubble. The Knox County Sheriff's Office and the medical examiner will determine if they are of human or animal origin, according to Rural Metro.

This situation is ongoing and we will update you as we learn more. 

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