Raleigh fire
Incidents and updates on fires in Raleigh
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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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Raleigh firefighters rescue man injured in 50-foot fall on Grandfather Mountain
The man was walking on the Profile Trail when he slipped and fell, according to Avery County Emergency Management.
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Three people displaced after house fire in Raleigh
Raleigh Fire Department was dispatched just after 7 p.m. to a house fire in the 200 block of Bertie Drive. Nobody was in the home at the time of the fire.
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Man's body recovered from lake off East Millbrook Road in Raleigh, impairment suspected
According to a Raleigh firefighter, firefighters were sent to a body of water just off East Millbrook Road around 4:06 p.m. in response to reports of a missing person. During their search, they found a man's body in the water.
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Fire at Raleigh apartment complex forces 16 from homes
Eight apartments were damaged in an early morning fire on Sunday.
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Raleigh leaders approve property tax increase as part of $1.77 billion budget
The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a $1.77 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a 1.7-cent property tax increase. It adds about $67 each year to the tax bill of a median-priced $450,000 home.
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No one hurt after Raleigh house fire near Wade Avenue, cause still unknown
Officials said no one was hurt after a home on Saturday on Redbud Lane near Wade Avenue. Investigators are still working to learn what caused the fire.
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Crews respond to a structure fire in Raleigh
Raleigh firefighters responded to a structure fire Sunday night.
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Raleigh fire crews investigate house fire
WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the home where a roof was seen badly damaged. Crews were seen spraying water to the roof area.
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Residents evacuated after reported fire at apartments in West Raleigh
A fire at an apartment building in west Raleigh forced several people out of their homes early Thursday morning.
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Crews respond to house fire on St. Augustine Ave, Raleigh
Raleigh Fire responded to the one-alarm fire and quickly extinguished the fire.
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Large outside fire at recycling plant off Garner Road
Raleigh Fire Department responded to a large outside fire around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Portion of Poole Road blocked for fire response at Raleigh home
Smoke was seen coming out of a small hole in the roof of the home.
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Raleigh fire crews investigate large brush fire near Sunnybrook Road
Crews said the fire happened along Carl Sandburg Court, near Sunnybrook Road. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Candle sparks Raleigh house fire, no injuries reported
Crews said they were called around 9:50 p.m. to reports of a fire at a home on Center Road in Raleigh on Wednesday.
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Raleigh apartment building fire that forced 10 people from homes was accidental, officials say
Investigators said a large fire Monday at an apartment building in north Raleigh was caused by improperly discarded smoking material.
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Gas leak shuts down part of downtown Raleigh
A gas leak shut down a major section of the road in downtown Raleigh on Monday morning.
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Man says cigarette likely started fire at Raleigh home
The fire happened at home on Sherrybrook Drive Friday. Officials said no injuries were reported, but several people who lived there will have to find another place to stay.
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Abandoned home burns in Raleigh, blocking major intersection near North Hills
Firefighters on Monday are responding to a large fire blocking an intersection at North Hills Drive and Millbrook Road.
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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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Fire starts behind bar in Five Points neighborhood along Glenwood Avenue
A fire behind a business on Glenwood Avenue on Monday prompted a large response from Raleigh firefighters and police officers.
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Shaw students, families frustrated by communication following dorm fire
In the wake of a dormitory fire at Shaw University, students and families express growing frustration over the administration's lack of clear communication. Concerns include delayed updates and insufficient transparency, leaving many anxious about safety and future accommodations.
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Shaw University places students in hotels after dorm catches fire, repair timeline still unknown
Shaw University has announced that Dimple Newsome Dorm will remain closed for repairs after a fire broke out in a third-floor room, dozens of students are placed in hotels.
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Fire officials: Shaw University dorm was site of accidental electrical fire
Authorities said the fire appeared to be an accidental electrical fire but could not confirm exact materials that were ignited.
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Raleigh fire crews investigate what caused a fire on Thursday night
Crews said the fire happened at a home on Haywood Street Thursday night. Officials said the home had "a lot of clutter," which helped the fire spread fast. The cause is still under investigation.
