A house fire in Polk County, North Carolina, has claimed the life of a 77-year-old man.
The fire was reported Saturday morning, November 14, 2026, around 9:30 on Abrams Road in the Mill Spring area.
According to Polk County Emergency Management, family members at the scene alerted authorities that someone was still inside the burning home.
Fire crews found the man inside. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"We want to thank the Mill Spring, Green Creek, Columbus, Tryon, Saluda, Sunny View and SDO Fire Departments and also the Polk County EMS and Sheriff's Office for their coordinated response to this incident. "said Polk County Fire Marshal, Bobby Arledge. He also added "On behalf of Polk County, we extend our condolences to the family during this difficult time."
The Polk County Fire Marshal and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the fire.
