Loudon County Sheriff’s Office

FATALITY FIRE INVESTIGATION

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Tennessee Bomb and Arson Division, are investigating a house fire involving a fatality. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at approximately 2:30 pm, the fire at 17735 Vonore Road in Loudon, TN was reported to E911. The sole victim has been identified as Richard Todd Dirksen, age 60, who lived alone. An autopsy has been performed and the investigation is ongoing at this time.