NC Firefighter, Four Residents Hurt in Apartment Building Fire

Feb. 6, 2023
The Raleigh firefighter hit by a falling ceiling and residents will be OK.

A Raleigh firefighter was injured Sunday when part of a ceiling fell on him at an apartment fire.

Four residents, hanging from windows, were rescued by firefighters shortly after 6:10 a.m., according to abc7.

Battalion Chief Dena Ali said the residents and firefighter were transported and are expected to recover. A dog perished in the fire.

The cause is under investigation. 

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