10/08/2026
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in Bull City. Til Valhalla.
DURHAM FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
(DURHAM COUNTY, N.C) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation received a request for assistance from the City of Durham Fire Department regarding an early-morning structure fire. Around 3:15 AM today, a 911 call reported a fire at 410 Marly Dr., Durham, NC. The first fire truck arrived at 3:21 AM, and smoke and flames were visibly coming from the structure. Firefighters began their work, and additional units were en route.
The structure is a multi-story commercial building that appears to have been used as a residence. Firefighters made entry into the building and began battling the blaze. At 3:31 AM, a portion of the building’s roof collapsed, causing the second floor to collapse as well. Multiple firefighters were on the roof and inside on the first floor during the collapse. Several firefighters on the first floor were trapped. As a result, one of the firefighters was killed in the line of duty, and two others were injured. The two injured were taken to Duke Medical Center for treatment. All occupants evacuated the building before the fire department arrived and were not injured.
The SBI’s Arson Unit was requested to investigate the cause and origin of the fire and the circumstances of the fatality. The SBI has special agents on scene collecting evidence and investigating. The SBI will be the lead investigating agency for this event.
The following agencies responded and are working the event in some capacity:
— City of Durham Fire Department
— City of Durham Police Department
— Durham County EMS
— Durham County Sheriff’s Office
— Durham City/County Emergency Management
— Raleigh Fire Department
— ATF
— North Carolina OSFM
— SBI
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional information may be released by the SBI when available.
