Abandoned Building Goes Up In Flames In East Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Fire officials say their crews are battling a three-alarm fire in east Charlotte after a commercial building went up into flames around 6:20 p.m. on Friday.

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Officials say the building is located off Independence Boulevard near Pierson Street across from a Walmart, and one person is being treated by medics.

The building itself is in disrepair and boarded up with graffiti, officials say.

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