CHARLOTTE — Two dogs died and one person was hurt when a home caught fire in south Charlotte on Friday morning.
Firefighters were called around 9 a.m. to the home on Turnberry Lane, where they found heavy smoke coming from the attic.
Three people who were inside were evaluated for smoke inhalation, Charlotte Fire said. One person was taken to the hospital but they’re expected to be OK.
STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE: 2300 block of Turnberry Lane. More images from scene. pic.twitter.com/ADYuzOqbZe
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) June 7, 2024
Crews got the fire under control in 40 minutes. Firefighters said two dogs died inside the home.
Investigators believe the fire began when an electrical part in the home’s utility room failed.
Charlotte Fire said the Red Cross is helping the people living there. The estimated losses from the fire total $55,000, investigators said.
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