A police pursuit led to a devastating fire at Caudill’s Electric in Kernersville, North Carolina, on May 27, 2025. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Kernersville police were chasing a suspect driving a stolen vehicle when the car veered off the road and struck two telephone poles. The impact caused the poles to crash down, sparking a fire that engulfed the local business. The driver, a woman whose identity has not been released, died at the scene. The pursuit’s origin and cause are still under investigation. Despite the destruction, Caudill’s Electric reopened on Tuesday. The loss of the historic building is considered a significant blow to the community.
