A large fire ripped through the Dollar General on South Main Street in Creedmoor Thursday evening, sending thick black smoke over the small downtown and setting off a wave of sirens. Flames pushed through the storefront as firefighters worked to keep the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. By Thursday night, officials had not released details about possible injuries or what sparked the fire.
As reported by WTVD, the blaze burned at the discount chain's store at 202 S. Main St., and a viewer photo published with the report shows heavy smoke rising from the building. "There's no word yet on how the fire started or whether anyone was inside the building at the time," the station wrote.
Store location
The Creedmoor address, 202 S. Main St., is listed on Dollar General, confirming the chain's footprint on Main Street. The company page lists hours and services but does not include information about Thursday's incident.
Fire response
WTVD reported that fire crews from Northern Wake and Durham County responded to assist with the effort. Crews worked at the scene to extinguish the blaze and limit damage to neighboring storefronts while the situation was brought under control.
What’s next
Investigators had not released a cause by the time of the TV report, and the store's reopening timeline remained unclear. Town officials and the chain had not issued immediate public statements, and residents will likely look to local authorities for updates as crews clear the scene and assess damage.
