Raleigh fire Coverage

Raleigh fire adds new truck to help firefighters' well-being

The truck, which costs about $260,000, has features such as a handwashing station and can be used in emergency situations.

New Raleigh fire truck helps fight fires, the cancer-causing chemicals they cause

Rehab 12 is a new truck in the Raleigh Fire Department designed to protect firefighters from cancer-causing soot. The truck, which costs $260,000, has features such as a handwashing station and can be used in emergency situations.

Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter

Crews battle fire at Raleigh retired living facility

Crews are battling a Raleigh fire that sent one person to the hospital.

Fire at Raleigh apartment complex displaces five

There was a fire Sunday at the Pines of Ashton Apartments on Roselle Court in Raleigh.

Fire at Raleigh apartment complex displaces five

There was a fire Sunday at a Raleigh apartment complex.

Family of three out of home after fire on Leeds Forest Lane in Raleigh

A family of three out of their home after a fire Monday night on Leeds Forest Lane in Raleigh.

Over 30 firefighters battle a fire at Raleigh apartment complex

Over 30 firefighters battled a fire at an apartment complex Wednesday evening in Raleigh.

Crews fighting fire at home on Charny Drive in Raleigh

Crews are fighting a fire at a townhome in Raleigh Monday morning.

'I have seen water heaters catch fire, but not like this.' Expert weighs in on fire that destroyed Raleigh home

Crews are fighting a fire Monday morning after a water heater exploded at a townhome at 2309 Charny Dr. in Raleigh.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Six years ago, massive fire set Raleigh district ablaze

Six years ago, a five-alarm fire engulfed a section of downtown Raleigh in what is believed to be the city's largest fire in 100 years.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Durham, Raleigh fire departments spend millions in overtime pay during past year

WRAL Investigates found fire personnel in Durham and Raleigh racked up about $5.1 million in overtime pay over the past year, which has an impact on city budgets and the workers themselves.

'They were angels:' Raleigh couple describes near-death experience as firefighters save them from burning apartment

Imagine thinking you are about to die in a house fire - clutching your family close hiding in the bathtub and quietly praying - and then hearing the sound of firefighters arriving to save you.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Raleigh first responders say they aren't being paid enough

Raleigh police officers and firefighters protested Tuesday afternoon for higher wages. The Raleigh City Council on Tuesday afternoon unanimously approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time employees.

Raleigh police officers, firefighters protest for higher pay

The group of first responders protested between noon and 3 p.m. Tuesday outside the municipal building at 228 West Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh.

Raleigh firefighter talks about devastation of Hurricane Katrina, impact of Laura

WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez spoke with a Raleigh firefighter who assisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Fire in attic causes damage to Raleigh home

Raleigh firefighters responded to a house fire on Friday that caused damage to the home.

Jason O. Boyd, Multiplatform producer

Officials investigating fire at Raleigh home

Raleigh firefighters responded to a house fire on Friday that left damage to the home, including several holes in the roof.

Downtown Raleigh apartment evacuated after fire, no injuries

Crews responded to a fire at Devon 425 apartments in downtown Raleigh on Thursday night.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter

Firefighters pull woman from apartment fire

The fire department and EMS responded to an apartment fire at the Trestles Apartments on Saturday morning.

Fire forces family of four out of Raleigh home

A kitchen fire in Raleigh forced a family of four, including two adults and two children, out of their home early Tuesday morning.

Joe Fisher, WRAL Breaking News reporter

Family of four displaced by residential fire in Raleigh

A kitchen fire damaged a multiple residential structure, displacing two adults and two children Tuesday morning.

Drum circle promotes healing, community in downtown Raleigh

The rhythmic sound of Obi Rhythms echoes through downtown Raleigh every first Sunday of the month.

Gerald Owens, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, producer

Residents return to downtown Raleigh condos years after fire

Renovations are almost complete at the Quorum Center, the last of nine damaged buildings to reopen after a massive fire in downtown Raleigh two years ago.

Quorum Center condominiums last to reopen after massive downtown Raleigh fire

Renovations are almost complete at the Quorum Center, the last of nine damaged buildings to reopen after a massive fire in downtown Raleigh two years ago.

Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter

Macy's at Crabtree Valley Mall re-opens following fire that forced evacuation Friday

Macy's at Crabtree Valley Mall resumed its regular operating hours Monday morning after a fire broke out inside the department store Friday evening, a store spokesperson said.

Robbie Vaglio, WRAL.com intern