Durham Fire Department
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25 years after 9/11, Durham fire chief remembers rescue mission at the Pentagon
Before becoming Durham’s fire chief, Robert Zoldos was a member of Virginia Task Force One, a highly specialized urban search and rescue team trained to respond to major disasters around the world. On September 11, 2001, Zoldos was one of the first teams to respond after a plane struck the Pentagon.
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Durham house fire prompts large response
Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a neighbor reported a fire on the 300 block of Spring Street in Durham. Firefighters located the small fire inside a closet and extinguished it quickly.
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Nearly 40 firefighters respond to structure fire in Durham
Durham fire fighters responded to a structure fire at the Hampton Crossing apartments Sunday evening.
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House fire in Durham: Ongoing investigation and updates
A house fire erupted on Wintergreen Place in Durham, prompting a significant response from the local fire department. Firefighters were seen on the scene working diligently to extinguish the flames, while aerial footage from Sky 5 captured the extent of the damage to the home.
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Durham Fire Department responds to two fires on Sunday; 2 injured, 2 others displaced
The Durham Fire Department responded to two separate fires, one on Raynor Street, the other on Dunn Avenue.
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Two displaced after house fire in Durham
Officials said the fire happened around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday on Carlion Drive. When crews arrived, officials said they found heavy fire from the back of the home.
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Dryer fire damages rooms at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported
Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.
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Durham crews investigating cause of outdoor fire
Durham offiicals are working to learn what caused a gas fire on Alston Avenue on Saturday. Officials said no injuries were reported.
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Dog killed, family displaced by Durham apartment fire
Firefighters responded to an apartment at 10:45 a.m. Friday on Camellia Drive in Durham.
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Durham house fire: One firefighter burned, another shocked by solar panels while putting out fire
One firefighter suffered hand and arm burns, while another was shocked by the house's solar panel system, authorities said.
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Officials working to learn what caused fire at a Durham home
Crews were called around 6 p.m. to reports of a house fire on Sprunt Avenue. Officials said a man suffered minor burns but is expected to be OK. The cause is still under investigation.
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Durham apartments evacuated after fire
Some residents woke up to sirens and smoke after a reported apartment fire in Durham on Friday morning.
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Two dogs rescued, firefighter injured in Durham house fire
Two dogs were rescued from a structure fire in Durham Wednesday night. When firefighters arrived, they discovered heavy fire coming from the residence, Durham fire officials said.
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Durham County firefighters combat large building fire; cause unknown
Fire crews in Durham County are working to put out a large fire that engulfed a building, a nearby shed and a car on Saturday. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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No reported injuries after early morning house fire in Durham
Around 40 firefighters responded to a fire at a home in south Durham early Saturday morning.
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Family displaced after house fire in Durham
Fire crews said the fire happened on Thursday at a home on South Miami Boulevard. The Red Cross is working with the family that has been displaced. Officials are investigating what caused the fire.
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Fire burns at abandoned Durham house along I-85
A fire at an abandoned house in Durham on Wednesday morning brought crews to the scene before sunrise.
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More than a dozen displaced after Super 8 Motel in Durham damaged by electrical fire
About 50 firefighters responded to put out the fire at a Super 8 Motel on Guess Road in Durham on Wednesday. The American Red Cross is working to assist the 18 people displaced by the fire.
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Firefighter makes another bid for bond reduction on arson charge
A Durham firefighter asked the court to reduce his bond on charges of arson and domestic violence, saying his wife and mother-in-law, his alleged victims, will support his claim of innocence.
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Early morning balcony fire at Durham apartment complex prompts large evacuation
A balcony fire at an apartment complex near Chin Page Road in Durham caused evacuations and a large response early Monday morning. Fire crews quickly put out the fire, leaving minor damage to the balcony and the inside of the unit. Crews are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Durham house fire injures 3 people
Durham firefighters were able to find and remove one person who was subsequently taken to the hospital for injuries. Two other people were able to escape prior to crews' arrival.
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No injuries: About 40 firefighters put out Durham house fire in 15 minutes
No one was injured in a Thursday morning house fire along Maplewood Drive in Durham.
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Wife begs for husband's release after he is charged with setting fire in home with child present
Billy Smith's arrest warrant stated that he tried to burn the house down by putting plastic items on the stove, igniting the stove burners and leaving the home.
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Durham fire breaks out at recycling facility
Firefighters were on the scene of a blaze at a recycling facility in Durham overnight.
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Triangle fire officials warn residents: Avoid parking on dry leaves to prevent car fires
Over the weekend, a car caught fire in Raleigh after the driver parked on top of a pile of dry leaves.
