Fire damages Raleigh townhome building

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Fire heavily damaged a Raleigh townhome building Monday afternoon.

It happened on the 3400 block of Baton Road, near Sunnybrook and Poole roads, around 3:20 p.m.

Pictures from Chopper 11 HD showed firefighters battling the blaze, which burned through the roof.

They quickly got the flames under control.

Fortunately, no one was injured, but a family of five and another resident were displaced.

The Red Cross was able to salvage the victims' clothing and is helping with temporary housing.

The cause of the fire is listed as undetermined, but an incident report indicates something burning inside a recycling bin next to the townhome.

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