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2 Fires and a Downed Tree: Chapel Hill Fire Crews Respond in Monday’s Storm

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 24, 2022 | Safety

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a pair of fires and one downed tree within a 15-minute span amidst Monday’s thunderstorm.

Chapel Hill Fire Department Investigating Cause of Playground Fire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 19, 2022 | Fire

The Chapel Hill Fire Department is investigating a fire reported at a playground within an...

Chapel Hill Police Investigating Death Connected to A Vehicle Fire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2022 | Fire

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a death that occurred Wednesday afternoon in an...

Vehicle Fire Briefly Closes Down Westminster Drive in Chapel Hill

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Dec 7, 2021 | Fire, Safety

The Chapel Hill Fire Department reported a fire Tuesday morning closing down Westminster Drive between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Banks drive. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Chris Wells Named New Fire Marshal for Town of Chapel Hill

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 29, 2021 | Fire, News

Chapel Hill Fire Chief Vencelin Harris, Jr. announced Monday that Chris Wells, formerly the Town...

On Air Today: Emily Powell on Fire Prevention Week

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Emily Powell of the Chapel Hill Fire Department speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Fire Prevention Week and shares ways to stay safe in your home.

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Orange County First Responders Remember 9/11 Twenty Years Later

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Sep 10, 2021 | Local Government, Safety

The twentieth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks is Saturday. 97.9 The Hill spoke with local first responders in Orange County to hear their stories from that day and how it has impacted emergency preparedness since.