Durham honors fallen firefighter; 700+ from other agencies attend Burlington funeral

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Raleigh.

Local News · North Carolina · October 18, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 19, 2026

What we said on air

More than 700 firefighters from across the state gathered in Burlington to honor 24‑year‑old Andrew Brokes, who died in the line of duty during an October 8 blaze in Durham.

Local News · North Carolina — Morning edition, October 19, 2026

Reported by CBS17 Raleigh, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at CBS17 Raleigh →

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