Pool Photograph Courtesy The Lincoln Tribune
East Lincoln firefighters battled a structure fire
Tuesday morning in the Smithstone development.

Lincoln County Family Escapes Housefire

By Jon Mayhew (Lincoln County) -- A family escaped their burning residence in eastern Lincoln County early Tuesday morning, as firefighters battled icy conditions from fighting the fire.

Around 4am, firefighters were called to the 2400 block of Smith Cove Road off Highway 16. When they arrived, they reported the structure was almost fully involved in fire.

Family members told WSOC-TV the fire started in the attic with the smoke detectors not going off in the house. The family was able to evacuate safely.

The American Red Cross is assisting the family. As they sifted through the rubble on Wednesday, the Tucker family discovered their daughter's Christmas present, a brand-new bicycle.

WSOC-TV reported it was their daughter's first "big girl" bicycle. The Tuckers also escaped their residence with their wallet and pocketbook, as well as a laptop computer.

Freezing temperatures caused part of Smith Cove Road to ice over due to the water used in fighting the blaze. The Lincoln County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the blaze.

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