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RCSO: One person dead, another hospitalized in camper fire

According to the Roane County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out at around 9 p.m. on Old Valley Road in Harriman Friday night.

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — One person is dead and another is being treated for burns after a fire Friday evening in Roane County.

According to the Roane County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out at a camper around 9 p.m. on Old Valley Road in Harriman. 

The camper fire that broke out in Roane County Friday night was intentionally set by the woman who died in the fire, according to District Attorney General Russell Johnson. 

Authorities have not released the names of the victims as they work to notify their families.

The cause of the fire and death are under investigation. TBI is assisting with the investigation.

This is a developing story. WBIR will continue to update this article as we learn more information.

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