In another weekend fire, a cigarette on a couch was blamed for a fire at the Hussey Hodges' resident at 117 E. Kornegay St. on Saturday. Mount Olive fire fighters were also assisted by Calypso fire fighters on that blaze, as well as Mount Olive Rescue EMTs and Mount Olive Police. Volunteers battle Sunday morning house fire Mount Olive Rescue Capt. Charlie Swinson, above right, helps Mount Olive fire fighter Jerry Gurgainous suit up in his air packs at a house fire Sunday morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Jones on Steele Street. Watching at far left is retired Mount Olive fire fighter John Thigpen.
Smoke still comes from a window, right, and other areas of the structure.
Mrs. Jones was at home at the time of the fire, but was unhurt. Mount Olive Tribune, All rights reserved.