1 dead, 1 injured after home destroyed by fire in Sampson County

NEWTON GROVE, N.C. (WTVD) -- One person is dead and another was injured after a large fire at a home in Sampson County.

The fire happened Saturday evening at a home on Whit Road in Newton Grove.

Authorities said at least two people were home at the time of the fire.

Fire officials said a man was treated for injuries at the scene.

Fire crews also found a woman inside the residence. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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