CHARLOTTE — Two firefighters were hurt battling a fire at a home in southwest Charlotte Wednesday night.
It began just after 9 p.m. on the 16200 block of Fieldstone Trace.
Fire officials said a mayday call was made when two firefighters were trapped in the rear side of the home after the roof collapsed. However, those firefighters were quickly extracted from the home.
According to MEDIC, one of the firefighters was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. The second firefighter is being treated for serious injuries but is stable.
The Charlotte Fire Department responded to the scene to assist the Steele Creek Fire Department with putting out the blaze.
However, the cause of the fire remains unknown.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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