Fire destroys storage sheds, nearby house saved

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A fire spread to two storage sheds located near a house on Monroe Road outside of Carthage on Friday afternoon. According to scanner traffic, dispatchers first received a call about smoke in the area, and a deputy with the Moore County Sheriffs Department reported heavy smoke could be seen. A short time later, the call was upgraded to a fully engulfed structure fire.

Fire crews from Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue along with crews from Carthage and Whispering Pines were able to extinguish the flames quickly, and prevent it from spreading to a nearby home.

A tractor, two four-wheelers, and several other pieces of equipment were completely burned in the blaze.

The Fire Marshall was on the scene and is investigating the cause of 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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