A garage fire tore through a two-story home in the 8100 block of Coleraine Court near Lead Mine Road in north Raleigh on Sunday afternoon, spreading into the attic and forcing firefighters to briefly pull out of the structure before they could bring it under control. No injuries were reported, but two adults and a pet were displaced from the home.
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. Sunday, according to CBS 17, which reported that the blaze started in the garage before spreading to the attic, a detail also confirmed by ABC11. Dozens of firefighters responded to the scene, and flames were seen pouring from a second-story window shortly after 4 p.m., according to WRAL, which reported that crews concentrated their efforts on the second floor.
Neighbors told WRAL they heard a loud boom just before the fire broke out, along with popping sounds, though officials have not confirmed whether an explosion actually occurred. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, the station's report notes.
Firefighters Evacuated During Attic Fire
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. Sunday at the 8100 block of Coleraine Court.
Firefighters were evacuated from the structure as the fire spread into the attic.
Family's Pet Makes It Out Safely
A neighbor told WRAL that she saw a man with a dog safely leave the home as the fire unfolded. The homeowner told the station that the property is rented out, and that he believed the family living there was out of town at the time.
Officials said crews had the fire under control roughly an hour after the initial call came in, per CBS 17's report. The blaze left the home heavily damaged, though the fire caused no injuries.
