Firefighter killed, 2 others hurt fighting massive fire in North Carolina

DURHAM, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A firefighter was killed and two others were injured while battling a fire in central North Carolina, officials said.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed the Durham firefighter’s death and the injuries in an Oct. 8 social media post.A picture in the agency’s post showed large flames coming from the roof of a building. Investigators later said the blaze was on Marly Drive in Durham, near Highway 70.Officials said part of the building’s roof collapsed, causing the second floor to collapse. Several firefighters were trapped on the first floor during the collapse.Officials have not said what caused the fire.Marly Drive is about 10 minutes southeast of downtown Durham, between Raleigh and Durham.After the firefighter’s death was announced, fire departments across the state expressed support, including departments in the Charlotte area.“This heartbreaking loss serves as a stark reminder of the dangers firefighters face every time they ans