Last Updated on July 6, 2025 10:22 am
At approximately 4:30 pm on Saturday, July 5th, a structure fire was reported at the 2500 block of Shawnee Road.
Three occupants escaped without injury. Damages were limited to a room and the contents, and were estimated to be approximately $10,000.
Departments responding included Shawneehaw Fire Department, Banner Elk Fire Department, Cove Creek Fire Department, Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office, Watauga County Sheriff's Office, Watauga Medics, and Watauga County Rescue Squad.
The fire is under investigation by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office.
