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Fire Erupts at Raleigh Convention Center, No Injuries Reported
12/2/2025
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Story summary
- A fire broke out on the Raleigh Convention Center roof in Raleigh, North Carolina, on December 1, 2025, around 9:30 p.m.
- About 50 firefighters responded to the two-alarm blaze, which was contained within an hour.
- Officials described the incident as a natural gas fire, with 17 people inside evacuated safely.
- There was no interior damage.
- The center has upcoming events and a major expansion project underway.
