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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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'Time was of the essence': Raleigh first responders detail mile-high rescue at Grandfather Mountain
A team with NCHART -- including two Raleigh firefighters -- pulled a 21-year-old to safety Saturday after he fell 50 feet while hiking on Grandfather Mountain.
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Fire breaks out at Dunrovin Country Store in Vass
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the Dunrovin Country Store on U.S. Highway 1 Saturday night in Vass.
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'It's priceless': Apex residents fight to preserve historic downtown firehouse
Weeks earlier, the town announced that operations at the station would transfer to its station on Hunter Street, leaving the future of the building housing Station 1 in question. In August, the Apex Town Council will consider a budget for what to do next with the site.
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House damaged in fire on Sugarberry Lane in Clayton, no injuries reported
Firefighters brought a house fire on Sugarberry Lane under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
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Some firetrucks operate without air conditioning during intense heat
The Holly Springs Fire Department said three of its six front-line vehicles are without functioning air conditioning. Temperatures have reached triple digits several days so far in the month of July.
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Lightning strikes blamed for two Wake County house fires, including gas explosion
Firefighters said they believe lightning hit a gas line, causing a leak that was ignited when the homeowners turned the breakers back on.
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$15M for PFAS detection near NC fire stations included in proposed state budget
The proposed state budget expands North Carolina's efforts to address PFAS, including $15 million for firefighter protections, new statewide contamination studies and funding for emergency drinking water.
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Cary hosts Save-A-Life event; highlighting the importance of sparkler safety
With a busy holiday weekend ahead, fire and medical personnel are bringing attention to an often overlooked safety concern: sparklers.
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Two firefighers hurt while responding to fire at Garner home
Two firefighters were injured while responding to a house fire in Garner on Old Cascade Drive, around 6:15 a.m.
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'He loved his community': Lee County School Board member remembered after he died in house fire
Firefighters found Marcus Mason dead inside his burning home on Summerset Place in Sanford. Mason, who was sworn into the school board in January, moved back into the home he grew up in to care for his mother, who has since died. They call it devastating to see the family home reduced to rubble.
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Camp for teen girls to explore careers in firefighting returns to Wake County this summer
Women firefighters from Apex, Cary and Morrisville will mentor teen girls from July 27 to July 31.
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'Just took off burning' Farm owner says malfunctioning equipment started fire near Fayetteville
Fayetteville fire officials said the fire happened near Stoney Point and Gillis Hill roads on Thursday. Officials have not released any information about what caused the fire, nor any information about possible injuries.
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Durham firefighters sound the alarm about continued vehicle break-ins
Durham firefighters are sounding the alarm after car break-ins at half a dozen stations in the last year. WRAL asked the City of Durham what steps have been taken.
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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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Two killed in Wilson County house fire, fire officials say
Officials said William Bullock, 71, and Brenda Bullock, 70, died after a house fire on Friday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Brush fire under control in eastern Wake County near Zebulon, chief warns of burn risk
Firefighters on Thursday were back at the scene of a brush fire near Zebulon that reignited in a wooded area along Rosinburg Road. The fire was under control by noon.
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Raleigh Fire Department investigating fire at abandoned house on Poole Rd
Raleigh Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Poole Rd.
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As NC fire deaths rise, $500K FEMA delay stalls resources to help education, training
North Carolina recorded 159 civilian fire deaths in 2025, reversing a downward trend. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor says prevention efforts have been pinched by a delay in federal funding.
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Freezing temps challenge Rolesville firefighters: Slick roads and fatigue among top concerns
Freezing temperatures create hazardous conditions for local firefighters, who must navigate icy roads using specialized tire chains and battle freezing equipment and physical exhaustion.
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Crews tackle early-morning fire at Wake County house on Louisburg Road
The Raleigh Fire Department is investigating what caused a house to catch on fire on Louisburg Road in Wake County early Wednesday morning. WRAL News is working to find out if anyone was inside the house when the fire started, if anyone got hurt and what caused the fire.
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Crews fight brush fire along NC 540 near Cary
Fire crews were at the scene of a reported brush fire along NC-540 near Cary on Friday.
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Woman dead, child critically injured in Fayetteville apartment fire
One person died Monday in a fire at an apartment located along the 6400 block of Yadkin Road in Fayetteville.
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Alleghany County structure fire draws big response
Multiple fire departments responded to a large structure fire in Alleghany County on Saturday morning.
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Crews battle Durham house fire
Firefighters were battling a house fire on Alston Avenue in Durham on Friday morning.
