A towering column of thick smoke rose over a Durham neighborhood Wednesday as a large fire burned along Stanley Road, drawing both ground crews and an eye in the sky. WRAL’s Sky 5 helicopter flew over the scene and recorded video of the blaze and the emergency response unfolding below.
Sky 5 Footage
According to WRAL, Sky 5 captured aerial images of a large fire along Stanley Road and the station quickly posted the footage on Wednesday. The outlet noted that the clip contains no audio and that reporters were “working to learn what caused” the blaze. WRAL updated the post within minutes and said more information would be shared as it becomes available.
Dry Conditions And Fire Risk
The fire broke out while central North Carolina was already on alert for fast-moving flames. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Wednesday, warning that low humidity and gusty winds could cause any fire to spread quickly. According to the National Weather…..