CHARLOTTE — Flames shot through the roof of a northeast Charlotte home on Saturday evening.
STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE: 9300 block of Oren Thompson Road. Charlotte Fire firefighters and Harrisburg controlled the blaze in 40 minutes. No reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/Y60tcKUtm5
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) March 30, 2024
Crews from the Harrisburg and Charlotte Fire Departments responded to the home on Oren Thompson Road off Katherine Kiker Road just before 5:30 p.m.
At the scene, responding firefighters could see flames coming out of the roof at the center of the home and smoke billowing out of the front.
CFD says it took the crew 40 minutes to control the blaze and reported no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Fire officials ruled that the fire started in the garage and was accidental.
Estimated property loss was around $200,000.
One person and their two cats that were rescued are being assisted by Red Cross.
This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv,com for updates.
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