By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A caller reported a fire was out at a Raleigh, N.C., home, but firefighters found active flames on arrival March 20.
• Engine 3 from the Raleigh Fire Department responded to the 700 block of Sherrybrook Drive.
• Upon arrival, crews upgraded the call to a working fire after flames were observed.
• Firefighters subsequently knocked down the blaze at the residence.
• No additional details on injuries or cause have been released.
RALEIGH, NC — Fire crews from the Raleigh Fire Department found flames showing at a home March 20 despite a caller reporting that the fire had already been put out, officials said.
Engine 3 was dispatched to the 700 block of Sherrybrook Drive based on the initial report that the fire was out and additional units were not needed, according to the department.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire showing and upgraded the incident to a working fire, prompting an expanded response.
Crews worked to knock down the blaze at the residence.
Officials did not immediately release information on any injuries or the cause of the fire.
Investigators remain on scene or are conducting follow-up examinations, with further details pending release by the department.