CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Fire Department said a fire at a west Charlotte apartment complex early Sunday morning was intentionally set.
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. at the Colonial Place Apartments on Springmont Lane off Freedom Drive.
Update on Springmont Ln Fire; CFD Investigators deem the fire intentionally set & remains under investigation; @GCRRedCross assisted displaced occupants; estimated fire loss $45k; Anyone with info about this incident is asked to call 704.336.3975 & speak with a Fire Investigator https://t.co/EaXFJSstSG pic.twitter.com/BbFLbYTwLJ
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) March 21, 2021
According to CFD, 27 firefighters were able to contain the flames in under 30 minutes.
Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set and caused about $45,000 in damage.
Update Structure Fire; 1300 block of Springmont Ln; 27 firefighters controlled incident in 28 minutes; no injuries reported; fire under investigation
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) March 21, 2021
The Red Cross is helping residents who were displaced.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call 704-336-3975 and speak with an investigator.
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