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Two alarms were struck in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2026, on Aldie Court, on the far southeast side of the city. Engine 12 was first-arriving, with heavy fire in the rear of a row of townhomes. Quickly knocked down, the fire was controlled in 28 minutes. Most second-alarm companies were returned to service.

Notes from radio traffic:

• ~2:34 p.m. – First alarm – E26 E12 E10 E21 L12 L1 SQ7 B2 B1 ISO14 – 3516 Aldie Court – Two-story townhome with 1,418 square-feet, built 2010. One of eight units.
• ~2:35 p.m. – Units en route reporting a header, plus multiple callers. Upgraded to working fire.
• ~2:36 p.m. – Working fire – R16 A10 DC1 Chief Inv
• ~2:38 p.m. – Engine 12 first-arriving. Fire in the rear, Division C. 
• ~2:39 p.m. – Battalion 2 arrived, requested second alarm, have heavy fire in Division C. Also, directed Ladder 1 to set-up on nearby street, when they arrive. Also, second engine had arrived by that time, Engine 26.
• ~2:40 p.m. – Second alarm – E2 E11 E3 L20 L6.
• 2:46 p.m. – Battalion 2 took command. Had heavy fire in rear, but had been knocked down.
• 2:49 p.m. – Except for Engine 2, all other second-alarm companies can return to service.
• 3:06 p.m. – Under control.
• 3:06 p.m. – Request for additional ladder, assist with overhaul.

Narrative from Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association posting on Facebook:

• *2 Alarm Fire* Yesterday afternoon a little after 1430 hours, dispatch received numerous calls in reference to a house fire on the 3500 block of Aldie Ct. Engine 12 and Ladder 12 “The Dirty Dozen” were first on scene at a 2 story MOG townhouse with smoke and flames showing from Division C. Engine 12 caught their own water supply and began fire attack while Ladder 12 split for search and vent operations. Upon their arrival, Engine 26 took a line to Division 2 to knock the attic fire in the primary residence, and Engine 10/Squad 7 checked the exposures on Bravo/Delta sides. A second alarm was struck a few minutes into operations due to the threat of exposures catching.
• A quick knock by 12 and 26 prevented extensive damage to adjacent residences, superb work from the two companies. The fire was marked under control in approx. 20 minutes with no injures to report. The Local 548 is proud to serve the citizens of Raleigh.
• Run card: B1 B2 DC1 ISO14 INVC A28 E2 E3 E10 E11 E12 E21 E26 L1 L6 L12 L20 S7 R16