Town of Carrboro Passes Resolution Honoring Deceased Firefighter Bryce Aric Jungbluth
The town passed a resolution honoring Bryce Aric Jungbluth, a Carrboro firefighter who died on July 31, 2026. He was 27 years old.
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The Phi Gamma Delta Fire at UNC: 30 Years Later
We sat down with people impacted by or involved with the Phi Gamma Delta fire at UNC to hear about the day itself and the decades since.
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Authorities Arrest Arson Suspect in Connection With One of the Devastating Spokane Wildfires
Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived.
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Victim Identified in Chapel Hill House Fire; Investigation Into Cause Still Ongoing
The Chapel Hill Fire Department said one person died in a house fire on the corner of Redbud Lane and Honeysuckle Road Monday morning.
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Chapel Hill Duplex Fire Displaces Eight, No Injuries Reported
The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a duplex fire Saturday morning, which it said displaced eight people.
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Top Stories Of 2025: Fires Close Doors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro Businesses
Over the course of 2025, fires impacted a handful of the community’s beloved small businesses and institutions.
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Fire Breaks Out in Hillsborough From Transformer Sparks; 2,700 Residents Without Power
A fire started by a sparking transformer along South Churton Street in Hillsborough led to a brief...
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House Fire In Chapel Hill Draws Response From Multiple Fire Departments
The Chapel Hill Fire Department was one of multiple departments and emergency response groups that responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon.
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The California Wildfires Could Be Leaving Deeper Inequality in Their Wake
The California fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.
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What To Know About Wildfires Raining Embers Onto the Los Angeles Area
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses as residents flee smoke-filled canyons.
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