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Fire destroys two-story home in Concord early Saturday morning

Fire destroys two-story home in Concord

CONCORD, N.C. — The Concord Fire Department responded to a two-story house fire early Saturday morning at 7403 Millstone Circle SW.

Firefighters were dispatched at 12:21 a.m. and arrived within 5 minutes to find heavy smoke coming from the back of the residence.

Crews brought the fire under control at 1:16 a.m., and authorities reported no injuries.

The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family, and the Concord Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

A second alarm was called at 12:32 a.m., bringing additional fire crews from both Concord and Harrisburg.

A total of 36 firefighters responded to the incident. Responding equipment included two ladders, one rescue, six engines, two battalion chiefs, one division chief, one safety officer, and one investigator.

The Concord Fire Department was assisted by the Harrisburg Fire Department, Concord Police Department, Cabarrus County EMS, Duke Energy, and Enbridge Gas.

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