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Fire Crews Put Out Apartment Fire In Durham

Credit: AP Online

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DURHAM, N.C. -

About a dozen fire units have put out an apartment fire in the 3500 block of Mayfair St. in Durham.

Flames broke out at the Royal Oaks Apartments at 6 a.m. and ten aparment units were damaged, according to Durham Fire Chief Barry Yeargan.

Everyone in the apartment got out safely.  One firefighter suffered minor injuries when he fell through a floor and into a basement.  No one else was injured.

The American Red Cross is helping 18 residents who have been displaced.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

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