CHARLOTTE — Dozens of Charlotte firefighters responded to a high-rise in Uptown on Monday night.
Around 40 firefighters responded to South Tryon Street around 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Building, which is roughly 51 stories high. There was a light haze of smoke on the upper floors. A second alarm was initiated so more resources could be brought to the building.
Fire alarms activated on upper floors of 51-story high rise
— Jonathan Lowe (@JonathanUpdates) July 11, 2023
Firefighters currently checking entire building
No flames reported but @CharlotteFD says light haze of smoke on upper floors. Still trying to evacuate building, finding one or two ppl here and there @wsoctv
A Channel 9 crew could see crews going in and out of a building on South Tryon for several hours. Firefighters worked to evacuate the building and helped those trapped in elevators.
No major injuries were reported.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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