One Dead After House Fire In East Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – One person has died following a house fire in East Charlotte On Tuesday, according to MEDIC.

The fire occurred at a residence on Lantern Tree Lane around 6:30 a.m.

MEDIC stated one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Their Identity has not yet been released.

According to a new release, a neighbor stated she saw the flames and called 911. She says a locked gate in front of the home made it difficult for Charlotte Fire to get in.