SSFD Responds to Working Fire at Residence with Visible Smoke

March 13, 2026 | Hickory, NC

Firefighters from the South Salem Fire Department arrived at a residence and observed smoke showing from the structure, promptly declaring it a working fire. The incident was reported on March 13 at 6:25 p.m. Crews responded outside the home, where the visible smoke led to an immediate escalation in response efforts. Emergency personnel are on scene actively working to contain and extinguish the blaze.

SSFD units On Scene of a residence w/ smoke showing on arrival, working fire declared

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