Hickory firefighters help with evacuations during 2-alarm apartment fire

Hickory firefighters help with evacuations during 2-alarm apartment fire

HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A 2-alarm fire broke out at a Hickory apartment complex Wednesday morning.   According to Hickory city officials, firefighters responded at 9:22 a.m. to the 200 block of Ninth Avenue NW. On arrival, firefighters reported smoke and fire coming from the multi-story apartment building.  70-year-old Newton man dies following NC 127 crash: SHP Crews used ladders to help residents evacuate, but one occupant was …