Body found in Hampstead home destroyed by fire

  • Source: WECT-TV Channel 6
  • Published: 01/21/2020 02:36 AM

Officials say a body was found inside a home that was destroyed by an early morning fire Tuesday. Fire crews responded to 65 Tree Top Court shortly after 1:30 a.m. for a structure fire. After the fire was suppressed, a body was found inside the residence. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office says positive identification of the victim is pending the medical examiners report. A 911 caller reported an explosion and fire at the home on Treetop Court. “I think the original call did call in and say it was some kind of explosion and speaking with some of the fireman on scene they believe they heard some of the popping and crackling of the fire and it was called in by a neighbor this morning,” said Tommy Batson, Pender County Fire Marshal. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.



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