On Friday morning, a three-alarm fire broke out at a business in southwest Charlotte. The fire occurred at the corner of Olympic and Carpet streets, near Nations Ford Road, around 5:45 a.m. The Charlotte Fire Department quickly responded to the incident and had to request additional resources to effectively extinguish the flames. Despite their best efforts, it took about 50 minutes for them to gain control of the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire, but no further details have been released at this time. This incident comes just days after firefighters successfully put out a two-alarm fire at a restaurant in southwest Charlotte. The Charlotte Fire Department continues to work diligently to keep the community safe from potential fire hazards and emergencies.
The department’s hard work has paid off as they were able to contain the fire before it caused any major damage to the business or neighboring properties. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials are working closely with local authorities to determine what led to this unfortunate incident.
Despite this setback, residents in southwest Charlotte can rest easy knowing that their local firefighters are always on standby and ready to respond quickly and effectively in times of emergency. Stay tuned for more updates on this story as it unfolds, and remember that staying informed is key when it comes to keeping yourself and your family safe from potential dangers in your community.
