Durham woman charged after University Ridge Apartments fire: Warrant

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Durham, North Carolina
University Ridge Apartments at 3611 University Drive
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Incident type
Fire, Premises

Summary

Vehicle Fire Durham North Carolina in Durham, North Carolina: A fire broke out at the University Ridge Apartments in Durham on Sunday morning, reported shortly before 11 a.m. The blaze damaged about a dozen units and injured seven people, including a firefighter. A resident jumped from a third‐floor window to escape, and a dog was rescued by firefighters. An arrest warrant was issued for Mahogany Ashley Massey, who is charged with arson.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed resident Unknown Injured
Unnamed firefighter Unknown Injured
Mahogany Ashley Massey Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Durham woman charged after University Ridge Apartments fire: Warrant

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