The home was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived.
Credit: Alexander County Government Author: Matthew Ablon (WCNC) Updated: 12:24 PM EDT April 7, 2021
HIDDENITE, N.C. Crews say a person has died after a fire tore through a mobile home early Wednesday morning in Hiddenite.
A news release from Alexander County says the call was taken around 6 a.m. for a fire along Ervin Lane, initially for an explosion or fire. Crews with Hiddenite FD arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. The fire was put out, but county fire marshal Mark Earle confirmed the death. Earle also noted there was no evidence an explosion happened, but the home was a total loss.
Ramblers
The Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club is holding a slide show at the Spruce Capital Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive on January 23. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with Mark Earle showing slides of the 3M Traverse- Missinka River and Monkman Pass to Muller Creek. Non-members are welcome to attend. Please call 563-4233 for further information.
Button Blankets
Marion Hunt-Doig, a Kwaquilth Indian and native cultural teacher, will be putting on a Button Blanket-making workshop entitled The Robes of Power. Teachers will learn about the people and culture behind the Button Blanket as well as start their own blanket. The workshop takes place January 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Jack Byron room of the Stuido 2880 Arts Complex. Registration deadline is today [January 22] and costs $50. For more information or to register call Virginia 562-4526.
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