CONCORD, N.C. – The Concord Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence at 211 Lawings Drive SW. Crews found smoke showing for single-story house.
The fire was brought under control within five minutes and no injuries were reported. Displaced residents were assisted by the American Red Cross.
Firefighters determined that the fire started inside the clothes dryer. The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Cabarrus County EMS, Concord Electric Systems and Enbridge Gas assisted the Concord Fire Department.
