A fire destroyed a home and killed a dog in Aberdeen Sunday evening.
The blaze erupted at a house in the 100 block of Chapel Greens Place after 10 p.m., prompting units from the Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, and Fort Bragg fire departments to respond.
According to Aberdeen Fire Chief Phillip Richardson, when fire units first arrived, the house was fully involved; however, no one was in the home.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire; however, it is believed to be accidental at this point in the preliminary investigation.
The Red Cross was called to assist the family.
A GoFundMe page has been created for the family.
“This has been our home for over 20 years and have shared many memories,” says the GoFundMe page. “Sadly, we lost our pet, Cody in the fire along with everything else. Nothing was salvageable. Our family is deeply saddened by this unfortunate tragic loss. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.”
Feature photo: Firefighters battle a blaze at an Aberdeen home on Nov. 8, 2026. Contributed photo.
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By BJ Goodridge | Publisher
