How to help people affected by the massive Morrisville apartment fire
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- Fire displaced more than 70 Morrisville residents from Camden Westwood apartments.
- Five residents rescued; five treated at scene, one sent to UNC burn center.
- Red Cross and local groups launched donations, food drives and fundraising efforts.
More than 70 residents were displaced Monday, Feb. 23 night after a fire tore through the third floor of a Morrisville apartment complex.
Five residents were rescued from the Camden Westwood Apartment Complex, 2100 Summit Ridge Loop. Five people were treated at the scene for injuries while one person was transported to the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Health Care, according to a news release from the Town of Morrisville.
The American Red Cross responded last night, helping residents find a place to stay for the night, said Kelly Flynn, spokesperson for the Red Cross.
“Today we’re going to continue working with clients to provide any other assistance we can with helping them find long-term solutions,” she said.
Representatives from NeighborUp, a nonprofit serving western Wake County, were out at the fire helping residents Monday night, and were headed back Monday morning to help get residents needs addressed, said Leigh Ann Miller, vice president of philanthropy.
“The biggest thing right now are gift cards to places like Walmart, Target, gas stations, things where families can go and get whatever it is they need,” she said.
How to donate to apartment fire victims
The following donations and fundraisers have been started to help the displaced residents:
- Red Cross: People can donate to the Red Cross by visiting redcross.org/north-carolina, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-37677) or by texting REDCROSS to 90999.
- Carolina Asian Alliance: The alliance is holding a food drive for residents who “are in urgent need of basic supplies.” Food can be donated at Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine, 101 Keybridge Dr #100, Morrisville.
- NeighborUp: The nonprofit is raising donations for emergency shelter and supplies for residents. People can donate to neighborup.org/donate and indicate “fire relief.” Donations can also be dropped up at the NeighborUp Cary Administration Office, 187 High House Road, Cary.
Fundraisers are also popping up on websites like GoFundMe, where people can search for residents affected by the fire.
Are you fundraising for the displaced residents? Did we miss your nonprofit? Email reporter Anna Roman at amroman@newsobserver.com to be added to the list. This story will be updated.
This story was originally published February 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM.
