Home damaged by fire on West Fifth Street

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Home Damaged by Fire on West Fifth Street

Five Occupants were displaced, but Lexington Firefighters were able to rescue a kitten

LEXINGTON, NC – The Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire yesterday at 5:35 pm. The single-family home on West Fifth Street showed heavy smoke from the front of the structure. Responding crews were advised that all occupants were out, but a cat was still inside.

Crews entered the home and confirmed that all occupants were out of the residence. Firefighters then confirmed that the fire was confined to the kitchen, saving most of the occupant’s belongings.

Lexington Firefighters were able to rescue one kitten and return it to the owners. Red Cross and the home’s property management team assisted the displaced five occupants. The Lexington Police Department, Davidson County EMS, and Davidson County 911. Communications assisted Lexington Fire Department at the scene.