CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three firefighters were injured while battling a heavy fire from a two-story home in north Charlotte.
Charlotte Fire was called to the 2800 block of Grimes Street at around 2:43 a.m. on Thursday morning. Three firefighters sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries attempting to control the fire from inside, officials said.
All firefighters evacuated the structure after a “mayday” was called and a second alarm was issued at 2:58 a.m.
Charlotte Fire controlled the fire in approximately one hour. An investigation determined that the home was intentionally set on fire, officials said.
The three firefighters were transported to a hospital and have been released.
The three residents of the home and their pet were not injured. The Red Cross is aiding the residents at this time.
The fire is still under investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
