A tragic incident unfolded in Gastonia this Sunday morning when a fire ravaged a residence on Grier Street leaving a 77-year-old woman dead and causing significant damage, local authorities have released some new details about the blaze.
As reported by WBTV, the fire broke out around 11:40 a.m. and emergency responders, who arrived swiftly to the scene, managed to evacuate four individuals, unfortunately, they could not save Sally Vernon, identified as the deceased; in addition, a firefighter and a police officer sustained injuries during the rescue efforts but these are not life-threatening, the estimated property damage from the fire stands at around $80,000, which reminds us of the quick and terrible toll such disasters can exact.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation though it appears to be accidental according to the Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services, WCNC noted that the fire likely started accidentally, but authorities are still conducting an official investigation to confirm this…