BY KEVIN IMM

Shepherds Fire Rescue personnel, along with Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Troutman and South Iredell fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire on Resource Drive about 12:20 p.m. on Sunday.

Responding units were notified that all occupants were out of the structure, but several animals were still inside.

Arriving units found smoke coming from the structure and one child was unaccounted for. Firefighters conducted a quick search before the child was located safely outside by a family member.

Crews assisted the animals safely outside. Crews contained the fire to one room.

No injuries were reported.

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