CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte Fire Department firefighter was hurt responding to a fire that was intentionally set Thursday morning, officials stated in a news release.
The firefighter hurt their ankle and was able to get out to be evaluated by paramedics before being taken to Atrium Health CMC. The firefighter was released later in the afternoon and is expected to make a full recovery.
The blaze at the vacant home began just before 6 a.m. on the 3900 block of North Sharon Amity Road. It was under control at 6:37 a.m. The structure is on a construction site and was scheduled for demolition.
There were no other injuries.
“Fire investigators have determined the fire to be an incendiary fire, the result of intentional action,” officials said.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
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