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A fire in Raleigh's North Hills area reignited early Monday, prompting a response from fire crews after a WRAL News team discovered the flames and alerted 911.


WRAL calls 911 when house fire reignites in Raleigh's North Hills area, family and pets escape

THE SUN ON THE RADIO. 1, 1.5, HT 3. >> THANK YOU. KEN HOUSE IN RALEIGH CAUGHT FIRE AGAIN THIS MORNING AFTER A FIRE RESPONSE LATE LAST NIGHT. FIRE FIRST BROKE OUT AROUND 9.30, LAST NIGHT ON LINWOOD LANE. THAT'S NEAR NORTH HILLS WRAL'S ALI COW. THE BAR WAS THE FIRST TO NOTICE THAT HOUSE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AGAIN. ALI, YOU CALL 9-1-1 RESPONDERS SAY THAT HOUSE WOULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL LOSS OF EU HAS NOT BEEN THERE. >> YES, WELL, WHEN WE GOT HERE, WE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE GARAGE RIGHT HERE. WE WANT TO ZOOM IN FOR YOU. WE JUST SAW WITHIN THE PAST 10 MINUTES OF FIRE CREWS GOING OUT AND JUST INSPECTING IT. KEEPING AN EYE ON BUT THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER AROUND 2. THIS IS WHAT WE SAW JUST CLAIMS COMING UP FROM THE GARAGE, THE ROOF OF THE GARAGE. WE WERE SENT OUT TO THIS HOUSE TO CHECK AND CREWS WERE STILL PUTTING OUT THE FIRE FROM LAST NIGHT. WE DIDN'T SEE FIRE TRUCKS WHEN HE PULLED OUT. WE SAW FLAMES. WE CALL 9-1-1, IMMEDIATELY. CREWS GOT HERE WITHIN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES. THE BATTALION CHIEF ON THE SCENE TELLS ME THE FIRE REKINDLED ON THE ROOFS OVERHANG. HE SAYS THIS ISN'T UNCOMMON. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INSIDE. WE DO KNOW THAT 2 PEOPLE, THEY WERE DISPLACED FROM THIS HOME THERE TO PETS AS WELL AND THEIR DOG DID DIE IN THIS FIRE. WE'RE STILL WORKING TO FIND OUT THE INITIAL CALLS OF THE FIRE REPORTING IN

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Fire rekindles at Raleigh home after family and pets escape

Tractor-trailer overturns near I-95 in Fayetteville, spilling contents on service road

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Hurricane season 2025: Tropical Storm Dexter forms, two additional areas to watch

Tropical Storm Dexter path from the National Hurricane Center

False fall: Cool start to the week, but flood risk, storms and humidity to ramp up

Tropical moisture returns to North Carolina mid-to-late week

Solutions to long NCDMV lines: Findings of state audit to be released Monday

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Tractor-trailer crashes beside I-95 near Fayetteville

Tractor-trailer crashes on I-95 near Fayetteville

With fluctuating tech prices and uncertainty over tariffs, Consumer Reports shares some top picks and insider advice on scoring the best laptop for any budget.


5 On Your Side: Find the best laptop deals for back-to-school shopping

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Mornings below 70 degrees have been hard to come by this summer thanks to higher humidity.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why has this 'false fall' felt especially cool at times?

Ask the Meteorologist: Why has "false fall" felt especially cooler the last two days?

American Airlines flight 3221 diverted to Philadelphia for a possible mechanical issue.


Charlotte-bound flight lands in Philadelphia for mechanical issue

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WECT reports a small airplane crashed in the ocean near the Oak Island Pier at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.


Plane crashes in ocean near Oak Island Pier, pilot rescued

The former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large early Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear, officials said.

Former US soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana remains at large

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Endometriosis can be considered a disability, a federal judge wrote in a decision that advocates say could help thousands of women who suffer from the condition.

NC woman's fight with the state over menstrual pain could help others, disability advocates say

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

As the North Carolina State Fair approaches, traffic concerns loom large with the delayed Blue Ridge Road underpass project. Residents and local businesses in West Raleigh brace for increased congestion reminiscent of last year's "bumper-to-bumper nightmare."


North Carolina State Fair traffic woes loom as Blue Ridge Road Project faces delays

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During evening rush hour in New York City on Monday, a man calmly walked into a Park Avenue office building lobby and killed a police officer, then opened fire on other innocent strangers.

New details highlight harrowing minutes inside Manhattan office building as mass shooting unfolded

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TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â Authorities searching for a man wanted in the murders of the parents, grandmother and uncle of an infant found alone and alive in Tennessee have charged two other men in connection with the killings.

Men charged in Tennessee case involving 4 dead family members of abandoned infant

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A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck late Saturday in northern New Jersey, jolting parts of the state and New York City, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake jolts New Jersey and New York City

LOS ANGELES (AP) â Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio stationâs empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy âWKRP in Cincinnati,â died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.

Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' has died

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A look at key dates on the 2025-2026 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

2025-2026 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns July 24 to Aug. 3 with more than 30 restaurants offering special menus and deals.


Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week: List of 55+ lunch, dinner, drink specials

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced a tentative plan with the goal of saving around $70 million across the institution on Wednesday.

Staff cuts, less aid for some students all part of UNC's $70M cost-cutting plan

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Democrats see 2026 as a chance to flip one of North Carolina's U.S. Senate seats for the first time in years. Republicans want a new senator who will be more loyal to President Donald Trump.

What to know about Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley and the 2026 U.S. Senate race to replace Thom Tillis

Roy Cooper, left, and Michael Whatley

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President Donald Trump's new tariffs are set to go into effect later this week. Here's how they could affect the economy.


Trump's tariffs take effect this week: How they could affect the economy

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9-year-old girl bitten by sea lion

On cam: MMA fighter arrested after gun fired out car window

Thousands of Boeing workers strike, second strike in less than a year

'I screamed': Bat flies into woman's mouth in Arizona

Neighbors, businesses frustrated over delay of Blue Ridge Road underpass project

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Robbery at Circle K on Louisburg Road in Raleigh under investigation

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Carolina Hurricanes Star Jaccob Slavin delights Raleigh kids with back-to-school bash

Hillsborough charter school relocates after Eno River flooding, community rallies in support

Durham police capture suspect after 7-hour manhunt

Falls of Neuse Road reopens after serious crash; speed and alcohol suspected

A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

Nation/World

Octopus latches onto boy's arm at San Antonio Aquarium, causing bruising

Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are 'the sign a different world is possible'

Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 aid-seekers killed in Gaza

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area, including the latest restaurant to move into Raleigh Iron Works, plus information about Dave's Hot Chicken's first Raleigh location and the new Whataburger spot.


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Uproar Festival celebrates public art in August

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Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon and BBQ, plus Kesha and The Flaming Lips

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From fishing to bike rentals: NC parks offer free family fun year-round

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70+ events happening in NC this August

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Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

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Ice cream deficit? Trump administration says Biden oversaw trade imbalance

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Fact check: Will Trump's tariffs 'pay off' the U.S. deficit?

Fact check: Stein says guns are top cause of child deaths in North Carolina

Fact check: Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day?

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Judge: Menstrual pain from endometriosis can qualify for disability

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 31

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley enters 2026 US Senate race

State spending plan calls for larger DMV site in Fuquay-Varina

RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces run for US Senate

Millions face unexpected interest charges on student loans

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Criminal justice teacher charged with choking student

UNC leaders building relationships in Washington in effort to minimize impact of cuts

Hillsborough charter school opening delayed due to Chantal flood damage, volunteers welcome

In sickness and in health: Newlyweds face second battle with aggressive breast cancer

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WRAL Investigates tracks down CFO of Durham-based nonprofit accused of not paying employees

Bounced checks, thousands owed: Employees say they were never paid by Durham-based nonprofit

Cary testing way to remove 'forever chemicals' from Jordan Lake without waste

Family of man killed by Wake Forest coach's punch seeking $18 million in damages

Rolesville 4-star junior RB Amir Brown commits to UNC

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QB Max Johnson almost lost his leg due to injury. Now he's battling to be UNC's starter.

MLB Home Run Derby X returns to Durham Bulls Athletic Park 

Cameron Young wins first PGA Tour title by demolishing field at Wyndham Championship

William Byron has enough fuel to win NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway

HSOT Press Box: 2025 NC High School Volleyball Preview Show

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Ten 6A championship contenders in every sport

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Athletic director changes in North Carolina for the 2025-26 school year

NRCA standout Marcus Monroe commits to Stanford

As many prepare to take those final road trips of the summer, WRAL News shares some things you should never do when pulling into a gas station. 

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The EPA still labels Cherry Point "under control," yet 2023 tests show PFAS at 12Ã legal limit. New report warns 15 U.S. bases pose ongoing health risks as cleanup lags.

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WRAL Investigates asked CJF America CFO Nick Gallardo why the nonprofit's employees haven't been paid.

Durham-based nonprofit CFO responds to claim of not paying employees

EPA still labels Cherry Point "under control," yet 2023 tests show PFAS at 12Ã legal limit. New report warns 15 U.S. bases pose ongoing health risks as cleanup lags.

Military bases flagged for high PFAS while EPA status remains unchanged

This machine from Invicta Water destroys PFAS in drinking water.

Multiple employees of Durham-based nonprofit CJF America claim they have not been paid for weeks of work, with some receiving bounced checks. 

Employees claim they are owed thousands by Durham nonprofit

North Carolina's new spending plan includes provisions for four new DMV offices.

Larger Fuquay-Varina DMV office to tackle long waits, boost service for growing community

Fuquay-Varina and three other areas in North Carolina are set to receive new DMV offices.

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Lawmakers want it done, but deed fraud bill is stalled

5 On Your Side: Testing AI and robotic technology before welcoming them into your home

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Scammers using artificial intelligence for disaster fraud

AI-driven scams threaten NC disaster aid: How to protect yourself from fraudsters

Family seeks $18 million after Wake Forest University coach's deadly punch

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Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

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What to know if you're at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt

Drugmakers are pouring billions of dollars into new US manufacturing. It still won't achieve all of Trump's tariff goals

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Profits drop at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway as it writes down its Kraft Heinz investment

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