(ROCKVALE) Here's an update on the deadly Thursday (2/9/2023) night fire on Snell Road. The fire marshal ruled the fire that killed 69-year old Obie Ship and his three pets as accidental.
Fire Marshal Josh Sanders explained that Rutherford County Fire-Rescue arrived at the home in the 3700 block of Snell Road within 3-minutesand that the structure was fully engulfed.
Mr. Shipp was pronounced deceased at-the-scene.
One of the firefighters was injured while fighting the blaze& .