1 killed, 5 mobile homes damaged in Wilson fire

Saturday, December 16, 2017
WILSON (WTVD) -- According to the Wilson Fire Department, an early-morning fire claimed the life of one person and damaged five mobile homes.

According to authorities, the fire happened just before 4:30 Saturday morning in the 300 block of Harper Street.
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When crews arrived, they found a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed.

During extinguishment operations, crews discovered a person was inside; they were pronounced dead on scene.

Medical examiners will be working with Wilson police to positively identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
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Four adjacent mobile homes were also damaged as a result.

Wilson Fire/Rescue Services and the Wilson Police Department are working collectively to complete the fire investigation and determine the cause and origin of the fire.



While no foul play is suspected; the fire is still under investigation
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