INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man was killed and a woman was injured after an overnight house fire in Indian Trail, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to a house fire on the 5600 block of Secrest Shortcut Road. When they arrived, about half of the residence was covered in flames, and they heard a woman screaming from inside.
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She was found at a window on the opposite side of the house. Officials said she was safely taken out of the building. When the fire department arrived, they found a man in the area where the fire was most intense. He was removed from the home, and first responders started life-saving measures.
Both occupants were taken to a local hospital; however, the man, 59 years old and the owner of the home, later died. His name was not released.
According to the Union County Fire Marshal, the fire was started by discarded smoking materials where the man was found. Officials say this is still an active investigation.
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“This is a heartbreaking tragedy for our community,” Sheriff Eddie Cathey said. “We are grateful for the swift actions of our deputies and first responders, but our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”…