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5 displaced in Kannapolis house fire

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Five people escaped from a house fire Thursday evening in Kannapolis.

Firefighters arrived at the home in the 100 block of Wayne Avenue and found heavy smoke and flames at the home.

The fire was extinguished in 15 minutes. There were no injuries.

The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupants.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials said the fire appears to be accidental.