Pool warehouse burns in Raleigh, half of building destroyed

Before 11:30 p.m., Raleigh firefighters responded to the warehouse at 6308 J Richard Drive, where flames engulfed the building.

Officials said someone smelled something hours before the fire was reported but didn’t think it was anything to worry about. When the smell became stronger, they walked to the back of the warehouse and found it on fire.

A fire chief said half the building was burned.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.