Marshville, NC – A Union County deputy is being credited with helping prevent a house fire from turning into a major tragedy after acting quickly at a reported structure fire in Marshville.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home on Flint Rock Road after a report of a structure fire. When Deputy Parker arrived, he observed white smoke coming from beneath the residence and immediately began investigating the source.
Officials said Deputy Parker located and opened the crawl space door, where he determined the fire appeared to be coming from the home’s hot water heater. Rather than waiting for fire crews to arrive, the deputy took immediate action.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Parker retrieved a fire extinguisher from his patrol vehicle and used it to suppress the flames underneath the home. His actions helped slow the spread of the fire until firefighters arrived and fully extinguished it.
In addition to addressing the fire, Deputy Parker also assisted by ensuring a dog on the property was kept safely away from the home during the incident.
Sheriff Eddie Cathey praised the deputy’s response, saying his quick thinking and willingness to act made a meaningful difference for the family involved.
“Deputy Parker showed exactly what it means to serve this community,” Cathey said. “He didn’t hesitate, he didn’t wait, and he didn’t think twice about stepping up to help protect a family’s home.”
No injuries were reported, and officials said the deputy’s actions helped prevent what could have become a much more serious situation.
The incident occurred in Marshville, located in Union County, east of the Charlotte metro area.
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