Durham Fire Department issued the following announcement on Aug. 15.
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. For more safety tips, go to: http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/smoke-alarms
At 23:56, on 8/14/21, the Durham Fire Department responded with 44 total personnel to a structure fire in the 2000 block of Taylor St. Upon arrival of the first Engine they found a one-story wood framed residential structure with smoke showing from the roof. Within 15 minutes crews had pulled the ceiling and cut holes in the roof to find the fire in the attic space which was extinguished. No one was injured during this incident which is currently under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting 9 total occupants of the home at this time. Dominion Energy and Duke Power were called to secure the utilities.
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Source: Durham Fire Department
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