A structure fire that took hold of a residence in Morganton this morning has been contained, with multiple fire departments working together to tackle the blaze. According to an announcement by Burke County, the fire at 307 Brookwood Road engulfs the structure when emergency services were alerted just after 8:30 a.m. Thankfully, the home was vacant, and there have been no injuries reported.
The City of Morganton Public Safety, along with several local fire departments, including Salem, Enola, Drexel, Triple Community, and George Hildebran, responded to the incident. They were supported by Burke County EMS, Burke County Emergency Management, the Burke County Fire Marshal’s Office, and Burke County 911 during the firefighting efforts. As a result of the operations, NC 18 South was temporarily shut down at Drexel Road to establish a critical water supply for putting out a fire.
As the day progressed, NC 18 South was eventually reopened to traffic. However, officials are still cautioning motorists to remain vigilant for the ongoing presence of fire hoses and other equipment that could still be lining the roadside, suggesting potential hazards for those traveling through the impacted area.
The investigation into what caused the fire to break out in the vacant Morganton home is ongoing. Fire personnel will stay on the scene to see through the monitoring and cleanup processes. Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available, ensuring the public remains informed on this and any other potential impacts to their daily life.
