Crews respond to structure fire in Boiling Spring Lakes

BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — Crews responded to a structure fire in Boiling Spring Lakes just after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue, the structure fire was on Barclay Road. Crews arrived to heavy smoke showing from the exterior of the residence.

While the chief was gearing up and making sure everyone was out of the residence, one of the police officers made a quick hit with a fire extinguisher, helping slow the spread of the fire.

Engine 471 arrived shortly after and put out the fire.

Damage was limited to the kitchen primarily, with smoke damage throughout the entire home. Two people were evaluated on scene for smoke inhalation.