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Massive 4-alarm fire engulfs building under construction in Raleigh

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A four-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building under construction Thursday night in downtown Raleigh, WRAL reported.

The five-story building on West North Street caught fire at about 10 p.m.

The fire spread to another high-rise building and firefighters said people could be trapped inside.

Avoid the downtown area surrounding North Street, West Street and Harrington. Raleigh Fire and Police responding to fire.

Nearby buildings and residents were being evacuated.

RALEIGH: Fire breaks out at downtown Raleigh building. The structure is under construction, sources say. (LIVE VIDEO via ABC11 WTVD) http://on.wsoctv.com/2nL6kvH

Posted by WSOC-TV on Thursday, March 16, 2017

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