Wesley Chapel, Union County, NC – A fatal house fire early Thursday morning claimed the life of one person in Wesley Chapel, prompting an ongoing investigation by Union County fire and law enforcement officials.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and the Wesley Chapel Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Belair Street early Thursday. When crews arrived, they encountered a fully engulfed residence with heavy fire conditions.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and later discovered the body of a deceased individual near a side door of the home, officials said. The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
The Union County Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire, with assistance from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, detectives, and crime scene investigators. Authorities remained on scene Thursday morning as part of the assessment.
At this time, officials say there is no indication of foul play, and the fire appears to have been accidental. Investigators have not yet released details on what may have sparked the fire or how long the home was burning before crews arrived.
Belair Street is located in a residential area of Wesley Chapel, a growing community in Union County just southeast of the Charlotte metro area. No additional injuries were reported.
Officials are reminding residents to ensure smoke detectors are functioning properly and to review home fire safety plans, particularly as seasonal heating and electrical use increases.
Anyone with information related to the fire is encouraged to contact the Union County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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