Two
Alarm Apartment Fire Displaces Four Families
Published TUE MAR 23
CHARLOTTE - Eastside Charlotte firefighters were called to the Lake
Point Apartments, 7233 Point Lake Dr, near Albemarle Road when the
first 911 call into fire communications came just after 4:00 pm Monday
afternoon.
Firefighters from Station 23 found heavy fire
conditions from the first floor to the roof and attic of this 2-story
apartment building. The incident went to a second alarm response,
bringing to the scene 7 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, Rescue
3, and command and support personnel.
A quick interior fire attack stopped this fast
spreading fire that had reached the common attic area. This fire
destroyed one unit and left five other units with smoke and water
damage.
Members of the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force
were called into determine the cause of the blaze, which resulted in
an estimated $200K in damages. The cause remains under investigation.
The American Red Cross was dispatched to assist with
the needs of the numerous people who were displaced. There were no
injuries reported.
Companies responding:
E23 E3 E29 E14 E8 E64 E15 L23 L29 R3 BC6 BC1 BC8 DC8 C26 C27 C25 C28.
Editor's Note: late Tuesday afternoon, the cause of the fire has
been ruled arson. No additional information is being released at this
time.
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