One person hospitalized following fire in south Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — One person is seriously injured after a fire in south Charlotte.

Firefighters responded just before 12:45 p.m. to the 2900 block of Heathstead Place where they said smoke was visible upon arrival.

According to MEDIC, 1 patient was treated for life-threatening injuries and transported to a local hospital.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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