07/18/2025
We are incredibly grateful for the swift response of Morehead City Fire-EMS and Morehead City Police following a fire at Carteret Health Care on Thursday evening.
The fire, located in a rooftop chiller room near the loading dock on the Bridges Street side of our campus, was quickly contained and extinguished. Most importantly, the fire was not near any patient care areas, and no injuries occurred.
We thank our staff, first responders, and the community for their quick action, teamwork, and support. Operations at Carteret Health Care remain uninterrupted, and we will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff.
Morehead City Fire-EMS responded all three stations to a fire alarm at Carteret Health Care
on the evening of Thursday, July 17th, where flames were coming out of the roof on the backside of the building.
The fire was not near any patient rooms, and there are no injuries to report as a result of the blaze.
The call was first dispatched around 8:45 p.m., and flames were coming from the roof of a chiller room by the loading dock, along the Bridges Street side of the building.
By 9:04 p.m., the fire was extinguished and crews remained on the rooftop to evaluate the scene and complete overhaul work until 9:30 p.m.
According to Fire Chief Courtney Wade, the fire appears to have started due to construction work being conducted on the roof.
Morehead City Police assisted with traffic control.
11:15 p.m. Update: All Morehead City units have now cleared the scene.