Massive Goldsboro house fire lights night sky, destroys home with 3 displaced

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A massive Goldsboro house fire early Saturday morning could be seen lighting up the city’s skyline as the blaze destroyed a home and displaced three people.

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The fire was reported just before 12:15 a.m. Saturday at 413 Magnolia St., according to the Goldsboro Police Department.

When crews arrived, flames were seen coming from the two-story home, officials said.

Three fire engines were already sent to the scene, but another engine was quickly requested, increasing the total firefighters to 17, the news release said.

“Firefighters initiated an interior attack but backed out due to conditions of the structure and the fire,” officials said in the news release.

Photo courtesy: DL Brumley & Co.

Over time, the fire spread throughout the house, causing it to collapse.

Video from a few blocks away by David Brumley showed flames shooting into the sky and a large orange glow around the scene of the house fire.

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Three people were displaced and are being assisted by the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported.

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Photo courtesy: DL Brumley & Co.

The fire was brought under control at 2:19 a.m. Units remained on scene until 6:57 a.m. to salvage and overhaul the structure.

The cause of the fire was not known as of Saturday night but it is still under investigation.

Photo courtesy: DL Brumley & Co.

The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County EMS also responded to the scene.

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