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Heard on: Durham City Fire · 1/18/2026 09:58 AM
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Structure fire, La Quinta Inn, near Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.
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Structure fire, La Quinta Inn, near Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, cross of Westgate Drive and Median Crossing.
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Smoke mistaken for fire at Durham hotel

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire at the La Quinta Inn near Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard. Smoke was initially seen coming from the roof, but it appeared to be steam from a pipe. Responding units determined that no flames were visible and no evacuation was required.

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Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
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