No, there’s not a serial arsonist in Cumberland County
October was a busy month for Fayetteville Fire Department and Cumberland County Fire Marshal’s Office with fires at Kinlaws Supermarket, a Circle K and more. However, despite online rumors, none were caused by an arsonist.
Russell Street bridge in Fayetteville indefinitely closed following natural gas fire
A bridge on East Russell Street in downtown Fayetteville is closed for an indefinite period of time, the N.C. Department of Transportation said, following a natural gas fire on Christmas Eve and Christmas day that heavily damaged the bridge and injured two people.
Apartment building fire displaces 45 people, Fayetteville Fire Department says
An estimated 45 people were displaced after a fire at Stewarts Creek Apartments on Willowbrook Drive on Friday, according to the Fayetteville Fire Department. The fire was reported about 12:30 …
Man charged with setting fire to girlfriend’s mattress at Kenbrian Street mobile home
A Fayetteville man is charged with attempted murder after he set his girlfriend’s mattress on fire in a home occupied by two adults and five children, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Woods fire 60% contained in southeastern Cumberland County, officials say
A large woods fire in southeastern Cumberland County has burned an estimated 250 to 300 acres and was about 60% contained Wednesday afternoon, according to a county news release.
Investigators seek ID of man seen fleeing scene of Camden Road house fire
Investigators are seeking the identity of a man seen on video fleeing the scene of a fire on Camden Road, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
1 dies, 2 injured in house fire on Fields Road, Sheriff’s Office says
One person died and two others were injured in a house fire early Thursday on Fields Road, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

