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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Body of fallen Durham firefighter escorted to his home in Burlington

Headline from WNCT Greenville

The body of a Durham firefighter who died in the line of duty is being escorted back to his home in Burlington. That's where memorial services are planned later this week.

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  1. FOX8 WGHP

    Procession to bring fallen Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes back home to Burlington (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP/WNCN) — A procession is taking place on Monday morning to return the body of fallen Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes to his hometown of Burlington. Brokes, who was 24 years old, lost his life in the line of duty while saving others from a devastating fire.

  2. WNCT Greenville

    Body of fallen Durham firefighter escorted to his home in Burlington (opens WNCT Greenville)

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    WNCT Greenville's feed description

    The body of a Durham firefighter who died in the line of duty is being escorted back to his home in Burlington. That's where memorial services are planned later this week.

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Fallen Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes returns home as procession travels to Burlington (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    A procession honoring Andrew Brokes traveled from the medical examiner's office in Raleigh to Burlington.

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