MATTHEWS, N.C. — More than two dozen firefighters from multiple departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties are fighting a large brush fire in the town of Matthews Saturday afternoon.
The fire, according to MEDIC, is off East John Street and Morningwood Drive.
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There’s no word on how the fire started or whether any structures could potentially be affected.
The fire began around midday and a mass casualty bus has been called to scene to serve as a cooling center for the firefighters working to control the blaze.
Mecklenburg EMS says medic crews are on scene for rehab operations for the firefighters.