Robbins house catches fire for second time

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A house in Robbins burned to the ground on Sunday, marking the second time it had caught fire in three years.

Officials say the fire began outside but quickly spread to the unoccupied house along Hemp Street Extension around 1 p.m.

The owner told Moore County News that he had begun tearing down the house after the previous fire. He said he was burning materials outside and believes embers may have spread to the house.

The only thing left standing after Sunday’s fire was a charred chimney.

No one was injured during the fire.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
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