URGENT UPDATE: A tragic apartment fire in Fayetteville, N.C. has claimed the life of 35-year-old Porsha Quarles and left her infant daughter in critical condition. The devastating incident unfolded on Monday afternoon at an apartment complex on Kensington Court along Yadkin Road.
Firefighters responding to the scene found Quarles unconscious, while her young daughter was rushed to a hospital in Chapel Hill, where she is currently fighting for her life. Family friends report that Quarles was expecting her second child, intensifying the heartbreak of this incident.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which erupted around 2:30 PM. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as firefighters battled the flames and attempted to rescue those trapped inside.
This devastating event has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a beloved mother. “Porsha was a bright light in our lives,” said a close friend. “Her love for her children was unmatched.”
Community members are rallying to support the family during this harrowing time. Fundraisers are already being organized to assist with medical expenses and provide support to the grieving family.
As investigations continue, officials urge anyone with information about the fire to come forward. The Fayetteville community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragedy, and concerns about fire safety are being raised in light of the incident.
Stay tuned for more updates as authorities work to uncover the details surrounding this heartbreaking fire.
