Family displaced, dog rescued in Johnston County fire
A family was displaced and a small dog was rescued early Sunday after a house fire in Johnston County.
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Around 3 a.m., officers with the Wilson's Mills Police Department reported a fire at 45 Powell Drive. According to investigators, the fire started in a bedroom, which was completely destroyed.
Authorities say a woman took off her oxygen mask and lit a cigarette, and that is when the fire started.
Officials said an adult son helped crews pull his disabled mother from the burning home.
A chihuahua was rescued from under a child's bed after the fire was brought under control.
One injury was reported in the fire. Officials say the fire was a 50 percent loss.
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