On January 5, Whitefield firefighters assisted Broadway FD with a residential structure fire along US 29 N near Cox Rd. Upon arrival, flames were observed to have extended into the attic and through the roof. No occupants were home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Williamston EMS stood by while firefighters extinguished the fire.

Responding units: Engine 8-1, Tanker 8, Engine 22, Engine 22-1 and Rescue 22