Fire that injured 1, caused $371K in damages may have been sparked by battery, CFD says

CHARLOTTE — Fire officials said a fire that injured one person and caused $371,000 in damage may have been sparked by a lithium-ion battery.

Firefighters and MEDIC responded to the 1200 block of Richard Barry Drive around 10:30 p.m. on Monday.

MEDIC said they treated and transported one patient with potentially life-threatening injuries. Fire officials said the person had sustained a minor burn and smoke-related injuries.

No firefighters were injured, officials said.

Investigators said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but that a lithium-ion battery event could not be ruled out. Investigators do believe the fire began in an upstairs bedroom.

Damages totaled $371,000.

No additional details have been made available.

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