Three Firefighters Hurt in Charlotte, NC, House Fire

April 18, 2024
Firefighters were operating in the house early Thursday when conditions worsened.

Three Charlotte firefighters were injured at a two-alarm house fire early Thursday.

A firefighter who encountered an issue declared a Mayday was rescued by fellow crew members.

The firefighters were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A smoke alarm alerted three residents and their pet to the fire about 2:55 a.m., Queen City News reported adding that it took about an hour to quell the flames.

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause.