Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NE Hickory 2/5/2010 7:20:59 AM
At approximately 3:18 pm yesterday, Hickory firefighters responded to a house fire at 1237 13th Avenue NE. Firefighters responded with two engines, one ladder truck and one command vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke coming from the rear of the house. They attacked the fire, which was in the basement and then used ventilation fans to remove smoke from the rest of the house. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Catawba County EMS also responded to the scene. The Red Cross is assisting the family.
No injuries were reported. Damages are estimated at $30,000. Fire investigators determined the fire to be caused by a furnace malfunction.