Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Fire alarm triggers response near Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconFire & Arson
W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible fire alarm near West Cornwallis Road and Daylily Drive in Durham. Firefighters from multiple stations arrived at a single-family home to investigate. No hazards were visible from multiple sides, and crews proceeded to investigate. The alarm may have been inadvertent or non-structural in nature.

Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:0
Transcript:
00:00
Someone. near Cornwallis Rd.
00:07
Fire alarm.
00:08
near Cornwallis Rd, cross of Daylily Drive and Curly Road.
00:15
No fire department.
00:16
Engine 5, Ladder 11.
00:23
Ena 301 to Garm.
00:29
Feeling?
00:31
What's the aux channel for them, automatic fire one?
00:37
It's aux A, aux channel eight.
00:39
Engine five and ladder eleven, you're going to be on aux A, aux channel eight.
00:51
Kino 302 en route.
00:58
Kino 301, I copy you en route and good morning (name withheld).
01:03
Morning.
01:09
All right, so Bahama 140 on scene.
01:17
Bahama 140 on scene.
01:27
Responding units from ladder 11, we're on scene of a two-story single family.
01:32
No hazards shown from three sides.
01:38
I'll be out investigating.
01:43
Correction, it's going to be a single story single family.
01:56
Hey ladder 11, I think the location is back behind us.

Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Durham, NC

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.