1 of 4 Fires in 8 Hours forRaleigh

The Raleigh Fire Department had fourworking fires in eight hours, between February 4 and 5, 2023. Two were multi-residential structure fires and both resulted in second alarms. The second of those fires was on Prince George Lane at a two-story apartment building. It was dispatched at 0612 with reports of people trapped on the second floor. Engine 4 arrived to heavy fire showing in the right-rearcorner. Crews began rescues from both inside and from balconies. The second alarm was requested within five minutes. Additional EMS alarms were also requested. Fire attack included both interiorlines and exteriormasterstreams. AMayday was activated about 45 minutes into incident, aftera firefighterwas struck by falling ceiling materials. He was promptly evacuated and transported as a precaution. Athird alarm was struck at time of the Mayday, and those units were returned to service. The fire was brought undercontrol at 0713. Crews remained on scene forhours, continuing salvage and overhaul. At least 20 people were displaced and four were transported with smoke inhalation.