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Friday, January 16, 2026

Homeowner, firefighters prevent porch fire from spreading

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Multiple fire departments from all over Moore County responded to a house on Weather Branch Lane in Jackson Springs, after the homeowner called 9-1-1 to report his porch was on fire on Saturday morning.

Thanks to West End Fire & Rescue manning the close by Foxfire station, the fire was knocked down quickly after firefighters arrived. The house was spared from major damage, only melted siding was seen on the side of the house, and from the ceiling of the car port.

The homeowner told crews he threw pots filled with water on the fire until they were able to arrive.

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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