Investigators said a mother and her three children escaped their burning home by 6:30PM on Sunday evening with their lives, but not much else. Bertie County deputies said a fire was called in from a home located at 548 Piney Woods Road in Lewiston. Volunteer firefighters said the woman and her three children were outside of the home by the time crews were on scene.
Lewiston Volunteer Fire Chief, Larry Mizell, said flames were shooting out of one part of the house's rooftop. While firefighters had contained the blaze, a few hours later another call came in that the fire had rekindled. More crews arrived to control that fire.
By Monday morning, deputies said the home was uninhabitable, and volunteer firefighters are still working to find the cause of the blaze.
Mizell said the as soon as the fire report is finished, the family will be able to take the paperwork to a local center for help reestablishing their home and finding temporary housing.
Current Conditions
Most Viewed
- FIRST ON WITN: Fatal Hit & Run Suspect Makes First Appearance
- Atlantic Beach Hotel Reopens After Damage From Irene
- POLICE: Cat Dies After Being Shot By Arrow
- ECU Sends Out False Twitter Alert Saying Armed Intruder On Campus
- POLICE: Driver Causes Three-Vehicle Wreck, Runs From Scene
- Armed Robbery At Greenville Home
- Martin County Store Owner Detains Theft Suspects For Police
- POLICE: Bear Wandering Through Downtown New Bern
- NEW THIS MORNING: Armed Robbery At Greenville Gas Station
- Problems At Beaufort County Jail Cost Taxpayers $40,000 Over 10 Days
Most Commented
powered by Disqus
Click one of the pictures below to see more or to upload your own photos and videos.
Oregon Inlet Sunrise
Oregon Inlet Sunrise
Storm Rolling into Colerain
Sunrise over Swanquarter
Sunrise in Swanquarter
Approaching storm
Upload your images, or browse our other albums.
Special Sections
All Blogs
275 E. Arlington Blvd. Greenville, NC 27858 252-439-7777
