Saturday's Internet Edition, May 17, 2008.
7 Cats Die In Fire While Owners On Vacation
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| This home on US 601 South, Mocksville, was destroyed by fire while the owners were on vacation. - Photo by Robin Snow |
According to Jerusalem Volunteer Fire Department Chief Wayne Williams the fire was so far ahead of firefighter’s arrival the seven cats staying inside the house “did not stand a chance.”
Williams said the animals had automatic feeders and water left for them by the vacationing homeowners.
A call was received by emergency communications shortly after 10 p.m. on June 14 and Jerusalem and Cooleemee departments responded to 1996 US 601 S., Mocksville.
Williams said that Jerusalem had 18 volunteers on the scene and four trucks.
Cooleemee had three trucks.
Williams said when the trucks arrived flames were seen coming through the windows of the left front portion of the home.
“I’m going to say the house is probably a total loss. We got a good quick start and knocked in on it, but it went through the ceiling and attic.”
Williams said that Davie Sheriff’s Department received information about the residents and that they were vacationing in Massachusetts.
Williams said that the fire is suspected to have started from an electrical problem. “Everything, so far, is pointing to an electrical fire ... subscribe to the Davie County Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.