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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Eastwood homeowner’s quick thinking prevents spread of kitchen fire

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Firefighters from Eastwood, Pinehurst, and Carthage responded to a fire along the 300 block of Pine Hill Road on Sunday night. The first unit on scene reported flames were visible in a back window of the kitchen.

They said the fire could have spread more if it wasn’t for the homeowner’s quick thinking. As she evacuated the structure, the home owner closed the door to the room, helping to prevent the fire from getting the oxygen it needs to keep going.

Once the firefighters were on scene, they were able to knock down the fire quickly. It appeared part of a wall had to be torn down to gain access and inspected for active fire inside the walls.

No one was hurt during the incident.

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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