Huge fire destroys home in Garner's Eagle Ridge community
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fire crews battled a huge house fire in the 100 block of Cyprine Court on Monday. That's in the Eagle Ridge community right by the golf course.
Flames were seen shooting 30 feet above the roof of the two-story home as firefighters attacked the blaze from multiple directions.
A spokesperson for the Town of Garner said the call came in at 1:48 p.m. about a residential fire. When crews arrived, the fire was already heavy in the attic and back of the house.
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Two people -- a woman and her son -- were inside the house. Both escaped without harm.
The house is a total loss, a fire department official said.
By 6 p.m., most of the smoke was gone, and the fire was under control. Firefighters continued to pour water on hot spots through late afternoon.
One firefighter received minor burns on his hand and then had to take a break because of the heat.
"Not something you see. I was here the other day, and that house was just nice and pretty, standing there like it was two hours ago. I just feel for the people inside," said one man, who was on the golf course when the fire broke out.
Garner Fire-Rescue worked with units from the Fairview Rural Fire Department and Fuquay-Varina Fire Department to get the fire under control.
The Wake County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
The Red Cross is on site assisting the family of three.
"The most important thing is if you know them, to give them assistance," said Donnell Nichols of the Red Cross. "The Red Cross is with them for the long term and make sure they have what they need."
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