MONROE, N.C. — Authorities are working to learn what caused a house fire that killed an 80-year-old woman in Union County.
The fire that happened at about 6 p.m. Wednesday destroyed everything inside the home on Walters Mill Road in Monroe.
The roof collapsed and the fire also damaged a car that was parked in front of the home.
The Stack Road Volunteer Fire Department chief said the fire had already consumed the home by the time they arrived.
Crews did not know someone was inside at that time.
Later, the Union County Sheriff’s Office said they found the woman’s body, who had died in the fire.
“I was mowing the lawn, and was coming around and just seen the smoke,” said neighbor Tiny Laton.
The victim was a nice lady, Laton said.
“It’s tragic for the neighborhood but for the family, I cannot imagine the pain they are going through, Laton said. “Just know we are praying for them.”
Her name has not been released.
Investigators don’t suspect foul play.
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