Fatal Fire in Broad River Community Claims Life of Local Resident

Buncombe County -- April 15, 2026: An official news release from Buncombe County Fire Marshal Kevin Tipton has confirmed a tragic residential fire that occurred in the early hours of April 15, 2026, resulting in a fatality.Incident DetailsThe fire broke out at 12:22 a.m. at a residence located at 2511 NC Hwy. 9 in the Broad River community. According to the Fire Marshal's statement, initial 911 calls indicated that a resident was trapped inside the burning structure.Emergency Response and Rescue