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.