WTVD TV is reporting that one person is dead after an apartment fire yesterday in Durham. The Durham Fire Department said they received a report of the fire on Wood Cottage Court at around 8:28am yesterday. Fire and EMS arrived on the scene and found a three-story wood-framed apartment building with no flames visible from the outside. They did report a strong smell of smoke and forced the door open to extinguish the fire. One person was found dead inside. No other information has been released on the identity or cause of death for this person. Photo credit: Durham Fire Department
