Chapel Hill Fire Department determines Mediterranean Deli fire accidental

COMMUNITY

By Michelle Cassell
Managing Editor

The Chapel Hill Fire Department’s investigation is complete for the July 22 fire in the 400 block of West Franklin St, according to a statement from Alex Carrasquillo of Chapel Hill Police and Fire Department at noon on Thursday.

Fire investigation officials have determined that the fire originated on the roof of The Mediterranean Deli due to work being done at the time. The cause of the fire was accidental.

The incident reports for Mediterranean Deli, DE Sutton and Moshi Moshi have also been released.

You may consult them at the links below:

410 W Franklin – Main Bldg
410 W Franklin – Exp B
410 W Franklin – Exp D

Michelle Cassell is a seasoned reporter who has covered everything from crime to hurricanes and local politics to human interest over the course of 35 years. As managing editor, she hopes to encourage writers of a wide range of backgrounds and interests in TLR’s coverage of Southern Orange County news.