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Fire alarm causes evacuation at elementary school, Durham NC

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/13/2025 12:25 PM

Near Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

A fire alarm at George Watts Elementary School near Watts Street prompted an evacuation due to visible smoke. Fire crews are on scene responding to the incident.

Audio|Source: Durham City Fire

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Transcript:

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George Watts Elementary,

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near Watts Street

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Fire alarm, George Watts Elementary, near Watts Street, cross of Station Avenue and Urban Avenue.

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Engine two, ladder two.

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Opts the Reoptional 3.

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Medical one, 1090.

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Medical one, 1090.

00:41

Medical one, just confirming your transporting IC that you put it in.

00:54

Ladder two from engine due on scene three-story educational sector smoke visible from the street evacuation is taking place high during the intersection of vision of watts engine two will be out in the panel report alpha side is Watts.

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Panel indicates, second floor, Aero 242, full station.

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Near Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

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