Christmas Eve fire destroys Waynesville-area home

A fire destroyed a home and two vehicles Christmas Eve near Waynesville.

When crews were dispatched shortly before 4:30 p.m., the tri-level house in the 8500 block of Wilson Road was reportedly engulfed.

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A Waynesville fire captain said the fire was started by an unattended electric smoker in the garage.

Everyone made it out, and there were no injuries, the fire captain said.

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Two vehicles in the driveway, a Ford Fusion and Ford F-150 also were likely destroyed.

Damage estimates were not immediately available.

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