Fire shuts down Benson Road in Angier

According to the Buies Creek Fire Department, the fire happened at 2265 Benson Road just before 9:30 p.m..

Two people were at home when the fire started, but were able to get out safely.

"Everything of value is in the front yard," the homeowner said. "All those people are more important than anything in that house."

Fire crews from five different departments responded to the structure fire, and efforts to put the fire out closed Benson Road.

The fire department marked the fire under control at 10:45 p.m..

The Red Cross is standing by to help those affected.