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Two alarms were struck in north Raleigh on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. Battalion 5 was first-arriving at 6516 The Lakes Drive with fire showing through the roof of a three-story apartment building. She requested a second alarm on arrival. Ladder 15 and Engine 15 were next arriving. Engine 9 with water supply.

Fire found in attic/roof area, around HVAC equipment. Attacked using handlines both inside and roof-side. Quickly contained. Second alarm companies in staging soon released, except for one ladder.

Dispatched ~7:11 p.m. Controlled ~7:31 p.m. Some 20 residents were displaced from 12 apartments. Fire apparently started in a rooftop utility/mechanical space, reported the fire department.

Run Card

1st: E15 E4 E9 E16 L15 L4 R16 B5 B4 ISO14
WF: B1 DC1 INV1 A28
2nd: E19 E18 E22 L22 L6
EMS: M49 M53 M72 M909 D1 D5.
Add: Rehab 12 E17