Local News

Electrical fire strikes Franklin Street home

Firefighters responded to 517 E. Franklin St. shortly after 9:30 a.m. They were able to contain the fire and estimated the damage at about $5,000.

Posted Updated

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A historic property near the campus of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill caught fire Sunday morning, authorities said.

Firefighters responded to 517 E. Franklin St. shortly before 9:30 a.m. They contained the fire and estimated the damage at about $5,000. One person was home at the time, but no one was hurt.

Investigators said the fire likely resulted from electrical failure.

Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.