House Fire Claims Two Lives in Macon County NC

Macon County -- January 6, 2024: Macon County Sheriff's Office: For Immediate Release:

Tragic House Fire Claims Two Lives in Macon County, North Carolina

In a devastating incident, a residential fire erupted in Macon County, North Carolina resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. The incident occurred on the south end of Macon County at/around 6 p.m. on January 4. Emergency services responded promptly to the distress call, but despite their best efforts, two individuals were found deceased.

The Clarks Chapel Fire Department, along with neighboring fire departments, swiftly responded, battling intense flames for several hours, and managed to contain and extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and the deceased individuals will be undergoing autopsies today to confirm their causes of death.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this devastating fire,” said Sheriff Brent Holbrooks. “Our dedicated firefighters worked diligently to control the blaze and provide assistance as we worked the scene. We will collaborate with the State Bureau of Investigation to thoroughly investigate the incident and ascertain the root cause.”

The names of the two individuals will not be released at this time.
MCSO will continue to provide updates on the investigation as more information becomes available.