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Home Destroyed By Fire In Southern Alexander County

November 13, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

A mobile home structure was destroyed by fire On Thursday in Alexander County.

At 5:20 p.m., Alexander County 911 dispatched the Wittenburg Fire Department to 38 Sommar Dillon LN. The location is about 100 yards from the fire station. The home was engulfed when the first units arrived. Units from Taylorsville and Bethlehem also responded along with Alexander County EMS.

No injuries were reported.

Alexander County Fire Marshall Chris Hicks said in a phone conversation Thursday night said an electrical issue started the fire.

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