ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Randy and Vickie McClamrock died in a house fire late Sunday night at their home in China Grove.
The fire claimed the lives of the couple, leaving their residence in heavy rubble.
A passerby driving down Saw Road told Channel 9 they spotted flames and called 911 around 11:45 p.m.
By the time first responders arrived, the home was already fully involved, according to Rowan County EMS Deputy Chief Allyson Summitt.
Summitt confirmed that two individuals were found deceased at the scene.
Homestead Baptist Church in Kannapolis identified Randy and McClamrock as the couple killed in the fire.
Sky Drone nine flew over the scene Monday evening, revealing heavy smoke still billowing from the charred debris.
Summitt explained that “the way the home fell in upon itself created voids with still-smoldering areas.”
She noted that large pieces of lumber and flooring inside mean some of the debris will have to smolder itself out.
Emergency crews worked to suppress the lingering fire. Summitt stated that officials put more than 250 gallons of foam onto the fire Monday afternoon to prevent it from spreading.
Homestead Baptist Church held a private vigil in honor of the McClamrocks Monday night.
People attending the vigil described the couple as dedicated to their church and well-known within the China Grove community.
One individual mentioned that Randy McClamrock had recently given his wife a new diamond ring for Mother’s Day.
Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire. It is also unclear where in the home the fire started and where firefighters discovered the victims.
The future of the fire scene investigation will be based on autopsy results. Meanwhile, officials continue to monitor what remains of the home.
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