GASTONIA, N.C.– The Gastonia Fire Department responded to an apartment fire early Sunday morning. Β
Firefighters were called to the 800 block of Barkley Street around 6:30 a.m. Sunday in response to a reported apartment fire. Β Β
When they arrived, firefighters found smoke showing from the second floor of an apartment building.Β
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After entering the building, officials say they found heavy fire on the second floor. Β They put out the flames in about ten minutes and kept the fire contained to one unit. Β
The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damages and no injuries were reported.Β
The Gastonia Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office ruled that the fire was intentionally set. Β Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call Gaston County Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.
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