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Heard on: Lenoir County Fire and EMS Dispatch · 1/17/2026 11:10 AM
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Structure fire near Colonial Circle.
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Crews check possible fire near Colonial Circle

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Colonial Circle in Kinston. The caller reported smelling something burning and mentioned a hot water heater issue. Responding units arrived at a two-story residence and found nothing visible. The situation appears to involve a possible malfunction rather than an active fire, and crews continued their investigation.

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Colonial Cir, Kinston, NC 28504
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