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1 flown to hospital after fire at Cleveland County auto parts store

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — Officials said one person was airlifted to the hospital Thursday morning after a fire at a Cleveland County auto parts store.

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The fire broke out around 10 a.m. at L&L U-Pull-It store on Anthony Farm Road in Kings Mountain.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene and could see a medevac launching from a nearby shopping center.

Officials said one person had to be airlifted to a local hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown at this point.

Crews were able to quickly put out the flames, but have not yet said what started the fire.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.