Overnight structure fire prompts large firefighter response

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Multiple units from Moore and Montgomery counties responded to an overnight fire on Martin Road in Eagle Springs.

Firefighters arrived at the scene around 12:15 a.m. Sunday to find heavy flames engulfing a garage, with the fire also threatening nearby vehicles.

Due to flammable materials in the garage, firefighters worked through the night to extinguish hot spots, clearing the scene around 3 a.m.

Fire investigators were on the scene, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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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