Man dies in Greensboro apartment fire; investigation underway

Published
February 05, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Incident type
Fire, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire Greensboro North Carolina in Greensboro, North Carolina: A 62-year-old man named John Ashley Apple died following an apartment fire reported late Monday night (February 2, 2026) at 5939 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC. Firefighters rescued him and he later died in the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
John Ashley Apple Named in reporting

Original reporting

Man dies in Greensboro apartment fire; investigation underway

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