Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) is working on welcoming back events following a fire on Monday, Dec. 1 that caused $2 million in damages. The convention center staff is working with event planners through December to reschedule or cancel their events.
The 500,000-square-foot Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) is working on welcoming back events following a fire on Monday, Dec. 1 that caused $2 million in damages.
Everyone left the building safely and its interior went unharmed by the fire. Portions of the roof were damaged, and the event spaces were mostly unaffected.
“We can’t express enough how grateful we are for the fast action and bravery of our amazing first responders,” said Kerry Painter, executive director of Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex.
“We appreciate Chief Griffin and every one of the more than 60 personnel who responded. And every department in the City of Raleigh has played a vital role in the progress we’ve made toward getting events back in our venue. The support and collaboration from our colleagues and community have been incredible. This challenge was just such a beautiful testament to all the wonderful people who make Raleigh what it is, and we’re so thankful.”
RCC’s staff have worked with event planners through December to reschedule or cancel their events.
Updates about the fire can be found at raleighconvention.com.
