Falkland, N.C. (WNCT)- According to Pitt County Communications, around 5 a.m.the Falkland Fire Department responded to a house fire at 3620 West Avenue- across from the fire station.

Belvoir Fire Department, Bell Arthur Fire Department and Falkland EMS responded to the call.

The resident of the home was able to escape before the house went up in flames.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.