One child, two adults escape late night house fire in Southern Pines

Two adults and a child escaped a house fire in Southern Pines late Wednesday night.

Firefighters responded to a fire on Cardinal Road before midnight.

They reported seeing thick smoke coming from the two-story home, and fire officials say the fire started on the second floor.

Flames damaged the roof and one end of the home.

The family had escaped before emergency responders arrived. No one was injured, according to officials.