Child dies in Kinston mobile home fire
A child died in a house fire on Water Chestnut Drive in Kinston early Sunday morning.
Posted — UpdatedOfficials arrived to the scene around 1:30 a.m., and by the time they got there, the home was engulfed in flames.
Three people were treated at the scene but officials were not able to save the child.
“The firefighters with North Lenoir and La Grange worked quickly to rescue the victims and extinguish the blaze,” said Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram. “I know they did everything they could to prevent this sad loss of life. My hat is off to them for their professional dedication to volunteer for their community.”
Authorities have not released information about what caused the fire and are still investigating.
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