Deadly House Fire in Carteret County Claims Two Lives, Injures Two Others
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. – A tragic house fire broke out late last night in Carteret County, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and sending two others to the hospital.
According to officials, emergency responders received a call at approximately 10:30 p.m. reporting a fire at a residence on Merrimon Road in the North River area. The Beaufort Fire Department was the first to arrive at the scene, with additional support from twelve other fire and EMS crews working to contain and extinguish the blaze.
Despite the extensive efforts of the responding fire departments, two individuals were found deceased inside the home. Their identities have not yet been released pending notification of their families. Two other individuals were injured in the fire and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their conditions remain unknown at this time.
The Beaufort Fire Department stated that once the fire was under control, the scene was turned over to the North River Fire Department. The Carteret County Fire Marshal’s Office has launched an official investigation to determine the cause of the fire. At this stage, no further details regarding the cause or possible contributing factors have been released.
The devastating incident has left the community in shock, with local authorities urging residents to practice fire safety measures and ensure that smoke detectors are functioning properly in their homes. Fire officials emphasized the importance of having an emergency escape plan in place to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As investigations continue, authorities will provide further updates on the situation, including information about the victims and the possible cause of the fire. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay informed through official updates from emergency services and local news outlets.
This remains a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.
