BY KEVIN IMM

Firefighters from West Iredell, Catawba, Troutman, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Long Island Road about 1:50 p.m. on Saturday. 

Arriving units were greeted by heavy smoke coming from the crawl space of a single-story residence and transmitted a working fire. Iredell County EMS and Rescue Squad personnel and South Iredell Fire Department’s air van were added to the alarm.

Firefighters were met with heavy fire in the crawl space with extension into the home. In addition to battling the fire, firefighters also had to deal with 90-degree temperatures. The fire was contained to the crawl space and one room in the home with heavy smoke damage.

One firefighter was injured while battling the fire. The American Red Cross was called to assist the family of four that was displaced by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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