On Tuesday, August 21st around 1pm Graham Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex at 430 Kernodle Dr. in Graham reference to a structure fire. Swepsonville Fire Department was doing cover in for Graham when the call came in.

Responding units included Graham Engine 3, Swepsonville Engine 1, Graham Engine 4, Graham Tower 1, Graham Police, and Alamance County EMS.  The first Graham fire unit on scene reported smoke showing from a first floor apartment.  Graham Engine 3's crew brought an attack line through the front door while simultaneously Swepsonville Engine 1's crew initiated a primary search within the two bedroom apartment. 

A small stove fire was extinguished and fire damage was limited to the stove-top and the immediate kitchen area of the apartment.  The primary and secondary search by Swepsonville's crew was completed; there were no occupants inside, however two pets were rescued and suffered no injuries. 

Graham fire set up a positive pressure ventilation fan and the smoke was cleared from the residence.  Because of lack of fire and water damage no major overhaul or salvage operations were needed and all units cleared the scene shortly after

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