Goldsboro house fire kills 1 person, injures firefighter on North James Street

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A house fire in Goldsboro claimed the life of one person late Saturday night.

The fire broke out just before midnight on North James Street, according to the fire department. Firefighters found one person inside the structure, who later died from their injuries.

A firefighter sustained minor injuries during the response and was transported to UNC Health Wayne for treatment. They were later released.

The North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

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