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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Suspicious car fire outside Carthage under investigation

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A suspicious vehicle fire that broke out early Monday morning outside of Carthage is under investigation by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the Moore County Fire Marshal’s Office.

The blaze was reported just before 6 a.m. on Dogwood Trail, where first responders arrived to find a Toyota sedan fully engulfed in flames.

According to the authorities, the vehicle’s owner said the car had not been driven since around 7 p.m. the night before, raising questions about what caused the fire to ignite hours later.

Investigators from both the sheriff’s office and fire marshal’s office are working to determine the origin and cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.

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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