RV Fire in Weldon: Family Dog Dies, Home Saved

0:00An RV fire tore through Weldon on Easter Sunday, spreading to a nearby home and tragically killing a family dog from smoke inhalation. It kicked off around 12.15pm on West Third Street, with flames engulfing the recreational vehicle before jumping over due to strong winds. Fire crews from Weldon rushed in and called for backup from Rono Grapids, pulling together more than two dozen firefighters to battle the blaze. They pushed inside the house, knocked down the flames, and even carried out the dog for emergency treatment by Halifax County EMS crews. The two people inside the home got out safely with no injuries, but they were left without a place to stay, so the American Red Cross stepped up too. A system right away. Officials pinned the cause on a mechanical problem in the RV, which the winds quickly turned into a bigger threat to the house next door. Crews stuck around for hours checking hotspots, and Weldon Fire Department gave props to the neighboring teams that made all the difference in, containing it fast. Durham News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters, I'm Corey with The Story.