FOUR OAKS – An investigation is underway into a fatal fire near Four Oaks. Sunday morning, fire crews were dispatched to a doublewide home fire in the 200 block of Spring Lake Road, off US Highway 701 South.
Fire officials confirmed one person was found dead inside the home after the flames were extinguished.
A neighbor said a wheelchair ramp was recently installed in front of the residence.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office, and Johnston County Medical Examiner responded to the scene to investigate.
The Four Oaks Fire Department, Smithfield Fire Department, Strickland’s Crossroads Fire Department, and Johnston County EMS also responded to the blaze.