Gaston Fire Chief Ed Porter Jr. said in the statement his department was dispatched for mutual aid shortly before 10:15 this morning.
Firefighters found the rear of the house engulfed and discovered fire spread into the attic and eaves.
The occupant of the house escaped unharmed.
Fire crews remained on scene for approximately an hour.
Northampton County EMS and Gaston EMS provided EMS standby while the Garysburg Police Department and Northampton County Sheriff’s Office provided crowd and traffic control.
