LA GRANGE – Fire crews responded to a fire at E.B. Frink Middle School Friday night. Officials have not released details on the extent of any damage or the cause of the fire.
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Tragic fire claims one life in pollocksville
Pollocksville, NC - On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at approximately 8:26 AM, multiple emergency agencies responded to a devastating structure fire in Pollocksville. Despite the dedicated efforts of first responders, one individual tragically lost their life in the incident. The other individual was taken to Carolina East Medical Center and transferred to UNC Chapel Hill to receive medical treatment for their injuries sustained.
Seven Springs mobile home catches fire, no injuries reported
SEVEN SPRINGS - Shortly after 3 p.m., today, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting a home on fire on Tony’s Lane in Seven Springs. Firefighters from Deep Run, Sandy Bottom and Albertson fire departments responded and found heavy smoke and flames visible from a double-wide mobile home.
Active Kinston fire closes streets
At 7:20 Saturday morning, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting smoke coming from a home at 715 W. Washington St in Kinston. Fire department personnel arrived on scene to find active fire conditions. Crews are still working to bring the fire under control. W. Washington Avenue and Dewey Street are closed to all traffic until further notice.
Accidental electrical fire due to an overload claims one victim
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 1006 Clifton Terrace at 8:45 AM, on September 8th, in reference to a Structure Fire. Kinston Police Officers and Kinston Fire crews arrived quickly to the scene. Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, had a rapid knock down and control of the fire.
Fire crews and EMS respond to fire on Taylor-Heath Road in Kinston
The volunteer fire departments of Hugo, North Lenoir, Sand Hill and Hookerton responded to a working fire at 625 Taylor-Heath Road, Kinston, following a call to the Jones-Lenoir 911 Center at 1:46 p.m. today.
40-acre brush fire in southern Lenoir County
According to Lenoir County Emergency Services, Lenoir County Fire Departments and the North Carolina Forestry Service are actively working to contain a large brush fire just outside of Deep Run, NC. Lenoir County 911 received a call at approximately 1:39 this afternoon reporting a field fire in the area of Tulls Mill Rd and Old Pink Hill Rd. Firefighters arrived on scene to find approximately 25-30 acres on fire and progressing toward the wood line. Due to the winds, the fire has now grown to approximately 40 acres in size.
The NC Forestry service has two plows on scene and is monitoring conditions from above with spotter planes. No homes or structures are currently in danger however, residents in areas North and West of the incident will notice hazy smoke conditions until the fire is brought under control.
Fatal Fire in LaGrange Under Investigation
Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud released Information:
Contained fire gets away from homeowner in Deep Run
Local first responders arrived at 2067 Liddell Road in Deep Run after a reported explosion. Homeowners stated they were burning in a burn barrel. Fire escaped the barrel and caught the building in the back on fire. The explosion was said to be a tire. Southwood and Deep Run Fire departments were on scene.
Governor Roy Cooper signs three bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signs three bills into law.
UPDATE: Arrest made in Herritage St. fire
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the members of the Kinston Fire Department and Kinston Police Department responded to a structure fire at G-Works Automotive. During the investigation, it was determined the fire had been intentionally set.
LCES confirms fatality in fireworks explosion, gives update on injured firefighters
The three injured firefighters were transported from the scene to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC to be treated for their injuries. Two of the three firefighters have been released from the hospital, and one firefighter was transported to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill for further treatment. Unfortunately, Randy Herring succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Fireworks container detonated causing injuries to several firefighters in La Grange
At approximately 3:15pm this afternoon, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and the North Carolina Forest Service were dispatched to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a reported brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained commercial-grade fireworks.
Several firefighters injured in La Grange fire
Interview with Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Warrant issued for suspect in deadly Lenoir County fire, November 2021
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Detectives have secured a warrant for the arrest of William Jemeriah Howell for Involuntary Manslaughter.