07/11/2026
🔥 Mutual Aid Working Fire 🔥
At 4:42 a.m. this morning, Stations 34 (Endy), 44 (Oakboro), and 46 (West Stanly) were dispatched to assist Station 36 (Ridgecrest) for a reported commercial structure fire at West Stanly Middle School. The reporting party advised that flames were visible above the roofline.
Units responded swiftly, and upon arrival, it was confirmed that one mobile unit was fully involved with heavy fire showing; the fire was contained to this unit, with slight exposure damage to one other. Thankfully, no damage occurred to the main structure. Crews established an effective fire attack and water supply, successfully containing the fire approximately 15 minutes after arrival. The fire is under investigation by the Stanly County Fire Marshall's office.
As always, we want to thank all our first responders for their tireless commitment to serving not only our community but our surrounding communities as well.
Units on scene:
E-341, T-344, U-348, 3400, E-361, T-364, R-36, 3600, E-441, T-444, 4400, Tower 46, E-461, SQ-46, FM-1, FM-3
Mutual Aid Partners:
West Stanly Fire Department
Ridgecrest Fire Rescue
Oakboro Fire & Rescue
Stanly County Emergency Services
Stanly County EMS
A friendly reminder to everyone: please check your smoke detectors and ensure you have a practiced fire escape plan!