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No one injured; ‘natural gas incident sparks fire at Raleigh Convention Center

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) — 10:35 p.m.: City of Raleigh spokesperson Julia Milstead said no interior damage was caused to the Convention Center as a result of the fire.

10:30 p.m. Crews said the fire has been put out and is contained. Crews are on the scene still investigating the cause of the fire.

10:20 p.m.: Smoke is still seen from the roof top of the convention center, though not as much as the initial start of the fire. Several roads leading to the convention center are closed while crews investigate the fire.

City of Raleigh officials said a “natural gas incident” led to a fire at the Raleigh Convention Center Monday night.

Officials said crews were first called around 9:30 p.m. for reports of the fire. Flames were seen coming from the roof of the convention center.

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