With assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, the official determination of the fire was found to be accidental/electrical.
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Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue Responds to structure fire that sends two to the Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill
On Friday September 29th at 5:05 pm the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire located at 513 Terminal Street. Battalion 1 arrived on scene and declared a working fire. The individuals that resided at the address had exited out of the house but went back in to the home while initial fire crews were preparing their equipment to attack the fire.
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.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to participate in Child Passenger Safety Week 2022 and seat check Saturday
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18 – 24, 2022, and hosting a Seat Check Event on Monday , Sept. 19, 2022 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM at Kinston Fire Station 1 across from the Historic Grainger Stadium. These events encourage North Carolina parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats and booster seats fit their children properly and that the seats are correctly installed in vehicles.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue has received a $2,250 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.
Thunderstorm, hurricane debris cause flash flooding in Kinston
An afternoon thunderstorm dumped inches of rain in Kinston, and caused flash flooding in many neighborhoods.
Kinston house fire rescue points to need for smoke detectors
Chief Damien Locklear said the lack of a smoke detector could have cost a Kinston resident his life.
Kinston Teens, Thomas Gay highlight Monday's City Council meeting
Among the highlights of Monday’s Kinston City Council meeting are the proclamation of Kinston Teens Day, along with the retirement recognition of longtime Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue member Thomas Gay.
Fire occurred Tuesday morning in abandoned W. Vernon building
The Kinston Fire Department and State Bureau of Investigation are looking into a building fire which took place Tuesday morning.
Proactive KDFR events are saving lives
A car seat check last week helped keep children safe during an accident, while proper smoke detector testing and installation did the same thing.
Fire damages Kinston apartment Tuesday morning
A 911 call about a fire at the Kinston Village apartment complex came in around 9:40 a.m.
Single-car accident on Friday led to manhunt, temporary closure of Hill Farm Road
After flipping his car into a ditch on Friday evening, a driver ran from the scene of the accident, leading to a manhunt.
Fire at Richard Green Apartments displaces family Monday evening
A fire at an apartment in Kinston displaced seven people Monday evening.
Kinston Fire Department receives new ladder truck
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue took delivery of its new ladder truck last week.
KDFR trains firefighters Saturday
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue conducted a controlled burn training exercise.