On Tuesday, August 16th during the lunch hour, Deep Gap and automatic-aid departments responded to a reported house fire in the Stony Fork community of our district. First arriving units encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence when they arrived. Thankfully, no injuries. We would like to thank Boone Fire, Stewart Simmons Fire, Todd Fire, Watauga Medics, Watauga Rescue Squad, BREMCO, Watauga County Emergency Services and Sheriffs Office for their assistance!

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Fire Marshals Office.