Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire with Carthage Fire/Rescue early Thursday morning at 409 Saunders Street in Carthage. As the first engine from Carthage arrived they reported heavy fire showing from a residential structure with a life hazard. The crew from Carthage made an initial attack on the fire, Cypress Pointe crews conducted a primary search and assisted with the fire fight. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Unfortunately, one of the occupants of the residents was deceased and located in the first floor kitchen.
Also responding to the incident was Carthage Police Department, Eastwood Fire Department, Moore County EMS, Moore County Public Safety, Seven Lakes Fire/Rescue, Whispering Pines Fire/Rescue.
The fire is under investigation by the Carthage Police Department and Moore County Public Safety.
