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Early Morning Blaze Destroys Concord Home, Family Displaced
A two-story house on Millstone Circle SW was destroyed by fire early Saturday, displacing a family that is now being assisted by the Red Cross. The Concord Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
CONCORD, N.C. â A fast-moving fire destroyed a two-story home in southwest Concord early Saturday morning, displacing a family and prompting a multi-agency response.
The Concord Fire Department was dispatched at 12:21 a.m. to 7403 Millstone Circle SW, where firefighters arrived within five minutes to find heavy smoke billowing from the back of the residence. A second alarm was called at 12:32 a.m., bringing additional crews from Concord and Harrisburg.
Crews brought the blaze under control at 1:16 a.m. No injuries were reported.
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. The Concord Fire Marshalâs Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
A total of 36 firefighters responded to the incident, supported by two ladders, one rescue, six engines, two battalion chiefs, one division chief, one safety officer, and one investigator. The Concord Fire Department was assisted by the Harrisburg Fire Department, Concord Police Department, Cabarrus County EMS, Duke Energy, and Enbridge Gas.
The destruction of the home underscores the importance of working smoke alarms and emergency preparedness, though the cause of this fire has not yet been determined. Community members seeking to help the displaced family can contact the American Red Cross for information on local assistance efforts.