Durham house fire displaces 10 residents

The Durham Fire Department responded with to a house fire on Dunbar Street, near North Carolina Central University.

According to the fire department, firefighters reported seeing smoke from the second floor of the building when they arrived at the home.

The building is used as a boarding home, according to the fire department.

The fire was under control within 15 minutes and there were no injuries to the residents.

Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents.

The fire department said the main room where the fire was seen sustain major damage and ther ewas smoke and heat damage throught the second floor of the home.

The first floor sustained water damage.

According to the fire department, the cause of the fire is under investigation.