Accidental Fire Causes $1.4 Million In Damages

April 12, 2024

Deeandra Michel,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A fire at a single story building in south Charlotte caused approximately $1.4 million in damages Friday morning.

The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire at a building on Carpet Street near Nations Ford Road around 5:45 a.m. Friday. Firefighters controlled the blaze in 50 minutes.

Structure Fire update. 10900 block of Carpet St. Charlotte firefighters bring blaze under control in 50 minutes. No injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/YjZRxddMME

— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) April 12, 2024

Charlotte Fire said the fire was accidental and started due to an unspecified electrical event in a piece of equipment. The fire caused approximately $1.4 million in damages.

No injuries were reported.