Elderly person found dead after fire at Union County home; one person escapes through window

One person has tragically lost their life after a fire near the state line, according to the Union County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 5, first responders were called to a fire at a home on Whispering Hollow Road. This is between Cane Creek Park and the state line with South Carolina. Sadly, an elderly resident of the home was found dead inside. Another resident was able to escape through a window. That person was taken to a hospital but is expected to recover. Investigators say they are working to find out what started the fire. โ€œAll of us in Union Countyโ€™s emergency services community are keeping this family in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,โ€ the UCSO wrote.

WJZY-TV FOX 46 Charlotte

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