Sevier County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Sevier County officials Wednesday confirm a kerosene heater is the cause of a house fire that killed a child and a teen.

Director of Public Affairs and Communications Tyler Basler shared an announcement from the county saying 15-year-old Esperanza Gutierrez and eight-year-old Mateo Gutierrez died in the fire last month near South Flat Creek Road.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gutierrez family and all those affected by this devastating loss of two young lives,” said Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. “We are grateful to our emergency responders for their diligent work during this difficult time.”

Sevier County Schools officials say the district has counselors on hand to support students.

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, the Sevier County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all looked into the fire and determined the cause.

ORIGINAL STORY: Multiple agencies are trying to determine what caused a deadly house fire in Sevier County.

Sevier County officials say the fire broke out Monday morning around 9:30 near South Flat Creek Road. Two people were killed in the blaze.

Crews say they found the home burning when they arrived.

“The thoughts and prayers of Sevier County officials and emergency responders are with the family and all those affected by this heartbreaking incident,” county officials said.

The Sevier County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating.