Fire Damages New Construction Home Near Clayton

CLAYTON — A fire damaged a newly constructed home in the Clayton area Tuesday morning.

The fire was reported at 10:56 a.m. at 44 Fox Run Path, off Cooper Branch Road.

Firefighters from the Clayton, Cleveland and Wilson’s Mills fire departments responded to the scene.

Johnston County EMS also responded and stood by during the incident.

No injuries were reported.

The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate the cause of the fire.

Officials said the fire originated in an outdoor fire place but the cause could not be determined.

Damaged was estimated between $300,000 and $500,000.

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