CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was seriously burned after a fire ripped through through a home early Sunday morning.
Fire officials responded to the house fire in the 1700 block of Crestdale Drive after 5 a.m.
Firefighters said they removed a victim from the house within 10 minutes of arrival.
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Paramedics said the victim has burns and injuries that are life-threatening.
Fire officials said 23 firefighters controlled the fire within 20 minutes.
Firefighters said an electrical problem caused the fire and there is about $50,000 in damages.
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