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Over the weekend, a car caught fire in Raleigh after the driver parked on top of a pile of dry leaves.
Jalen Snipes said he's running from Raleigh to Charlotte, about 150 miles, to show his support for North Carolina firefighters.
All fire departments urge the public to avoid burning outdoors until further notice. The combination of gusty winds (we're expected to feel winds up to 30 mph), dry conditions and low humidity, on top of severe drought conditions, can stir rapid fire growth.
The firefighter was working for TSR Tree Service at the time, doing tree removal duty off of Skycrest Drive. A dark-colored, 4-door sedan hit the firefighter and drove away.
Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter
WRAL Investigates found Raleigh Firefighters are working a lot of overtime. Raleigh's Mayor Pro Tempore is now planning to help cut back.
After a WRAL investigation showing Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of overtime in one year, Mayor Pro Tempore Stormie Forte requested that the city manager and fire chief formally assess firefighter burnout, appropriate staffing levels, and the need for a shift modification study.
The Raleigh Fire Department accrued more than 117,000 overtime hours and nearly $4.84 million in overtime spending in the last fiscal year, more than any other city department.
Zebulon's new $17 million fire and EMS station promises faster response times for a rapidly growing east Wake area.
Washington State leaders are demanding answers after two firefighters working on the "Bear Gultch fire" were arrested by border patrol.
Four Wilmington firefighters were injured after an explosion erupted from a ruptured gas line, triggered by a car accident at a veterinary clinic on New Centre Drive.
A new American Cancer Society study reveals firefighters face higher risks of certain cancers.
The Durham Fire Department on Thursday will unveil a new vehicle firefighters can use to change into clean gear immediately after responding to a fire.
WRAL Investigates has reported for years on the risks firefighters face from cancer on the job, including from cancer-causing forever chemicals found in their own suits, and on the steps lawmakers have taken to increase support for firefighters facing job related cancers.
Firefighters on Sunday responded to a fire at a Morrisville apartment complex.
A Grays Creek man critically injured in a Wednesday house fire remains in the hospital in a medically induced coma.
A Vander firefighter is on the mend after a fall while combating a lightning-induced attic fire on Halibut Street.
In a heartfelt display of solidarity, Moore County firefighters traveled to Hickory to support their fellow first responders after the unexpected on-duty death of 20-year-old firefighter Jake Bridges.
The Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association is calling on leaders to include separation allowance for firefighters.
Firefighters from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh's Nash Square to pay tribute to thirteen fallen comrades during a ceremony organized by the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
The annual event highlighted the devastating impact of cancer, a common cause of death among those honored. Amidst solemn reflections, calls for heightened awareness and support for firefighters facing cancer continue. Advocates stress the urgent need for preventive measures and legislative action to protect these everyday heroes.
Missouri firefighter and paramedic Graham Hoffman's death has brought safety discussions to the forefront, especially for emergency medical professionals.
Multiple calls of brushfires prompted Raleigh fire to I-540. According to Raleigh fire chief, the fire is under control but they are working to learn a cause.
On Wednesday, firefighters with the Raleigh Fire Department were offered screenings for esophageal precancer through a new type of test.
