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3 days ago
- General
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Fire breaks out at north Charlotte restaurant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte firefighters responded to a structure fire at a restaurant in north Charlotte. Crews were called to the 6300 block of Old Sugar Creek Road around 3 p.m. on Saturday. When crews arrived, smoke was seen coming from the building. It took 30 firefighters 14 minutes to control the fire. There have been no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force is working to determine the cause of the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Fire at Harris Teeter deemed intentionally set
Officials say that a fire at a local grocery store Saturday night was intentionally set. Fire crews responded to the Davis Lake Parkway Harris Teeter around 9:30 p.m. for a report of fire. When crews arrived to the scene they found smoke coming from the business. Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say that it took 90 firefighters over an hour to get the 3-alarm fire under control. MEDIC was on scene but no one was injured in the fire. Charlotte Fire investigators say that they believe the fire was intentionally set and the damage caused approximately $500,000 in damage. The store is closed while repairs are underway. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they become available. RELATED STORY: Semi-trailer carrying chicken parts catches fire in Matthews
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Climate
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‘Make a plan': Officials say to prep for hurricane season
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management wants people to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1. What's at stake when dam floodgates open during massive rainstorms Emergency management prioritizes public communication by sending alerts and responding quickly. However, preparedness starts at home, officials said. 'Make a plan,' said Division Chief Robert Graham, Charlotte Fire Department. 'Get prepared. Start to put supplies aside and think about what you would need for the first 72 hours without power, without the ability to go to the store. And you want to make sure your family knows what the plan is if you lose communications.' Emergency Management and Stormwater Services agree that the best way to prevent damage is to get homes and people out of harm's way. Mecklenburg County had 170 homes damaged during Hurricane Helene last September. In the wake of Helene, the county bought 17 flooded properties on Riverside Drive and is negotiating with several more homeowners for future buyouts or retrofits. VIDEO: Meck Mile returns with 'run for relief' to help Helene survivors
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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CMPD responds to food truck incident at Lovin' Life Music Fest in Charlotte
In the final hours of this year's Lovin' Life Music Fest, there was an incident at one of the music festival's food trucks. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, several Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers and the Charlotte Fire Department were seen responding at the Bojangles' food truck near the Miller Lite Stage during Teddy Swims' performance. According to fans at the festival, the truck appeared to be on fire, with flames seen blowing from inside. At this time, it's unclear what exactly happened or if anyone was injured. But around 9 p.m., CharlotteFive's team noticed that fire trucks left the scene, though the area was still cordoned off and being guarded. We have reached out to CMPD, Charlotte Fire and Lovin' Life Music Fest organizers for more information. This is a developing story. Keep an eye out on this space for more updates. Théoden Janes contributed reporting. In the Spotlight: Ongoing, in-depth coverage from The Charlotte Observer on the issues that matter most to Charlotteans.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Crews extinguish fire at north Charlotte apartment
Investigators are trying to figure out what started a fire at a home in north Charlotte late Sunday night. The fire happened around 10:30 p.m. at a home on Julia Avenue, just off of Statesville Avenue. Several fire crews were called to the scene, and they got the fire put out in about 12 minutes, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Nobody was reported to be hurt. (VIDEO: 'We can't forget': Hundreds gather for Charlotte Climb in tribute to fallen officers)
