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Homeless displaced after fire at Winston-Salem Rescue Mission

They said 65 homeless are now staying at a church on Peters Creek Parkway.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A fire has displaced the homeless at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission.

Winston-Salem Fire Chief William “Trey” Mayo said the fire started at the rescue mission Tuesday night on Oak Street. They said 65 homeless are now staying at a church on Peters Creek Parkway. They were displaced because the water had to be shut off at the building following the fire. 

Fire crews said the fire was caused by a faulty bathroom exhaust fan. Damages are estimated at $20,000. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

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