Crews battle flames sat abandoned Durham apartment building; stolen vehicle found

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Crews battled the flames Wednesday morning at an abandoned apartment building in Durham.

It happened around 1:45 a.m. in the old Lincoln Height Complex on Dayton Street, just south of downtown.

Our Breaking News Crew says one unit was damaged. The building has reportedly been the site of several previous fires.

A burned vehicle was discovered at the scene, unoccupied. Authorities confirmed the vehicle had crashed into the building and was reported stolen.

Durham police are investigating further details.