Mediterranean Deli damaged by fire, part of Franklin Street in Chapel Hill closed

Sunday, July 23, 2023
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fire crews in Chapel Hill responded to a fire on Franklin Street Saturday afternoon.

Crews were called to the Mediterranean Deli in the 400 block of Franklin Street about a fire at around 2:30 p.m. According to the Chapel Hill Fire Department, one firefighter received a cut and was taken to UNC Hospitals for treatment. Two other firefighters were also taken to the hospital for potential heat exhaustion.
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No other injuries were reported, fire officials said.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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The westbound lane of W. Franklin St. near Kenan St. reopened Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m., Chapel Hill Fire Department stated.
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