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Firefighters respond to apartment fire in southeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in southeast Charlotte Monday afternoon.

Chopper 9 flew over the scene where smoke could be seen coming from one side of the building.

The fire broke out at an apartment building on Monroe Road near Sharon Amity Road.

Watch Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. for full updates on the story.