August 6, 2023 - Two victims were discovered following a house fire on the night of Saturday, August 5, 2023, off FM 2140.
Fire personnel with the Center Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the scene when they were alerted of a house fully involved in fire, and the possibility of people still inside.
When firefighters from the CFD and Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene, their focus was to locate the occupants and to extinguish the fire.
As the firemen worked at extinguishing the flames, they discovered two people inside had not made it out and perished in the fire.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department personnel were at the location conducting their investigation and the State Fire Marshal has also been engaged to investigate the incident.
Allegiance EMS personnel were on scene due to the possibility of occupants in the house as well as to assist fire personnel in the event those responding needed medical aid.
Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, performed the inquest.
