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2 people, 2 pets escape townhome fire in Ballantyne

Goosefoot Street townhome fire

CHARLOTTE — Two people and two animals are safe Friday morning after escaping a heavy house fire in the Ballantyne West area, officials said.

The Charlotte Fire Department said they responded to the fire at a two-story townhome on Goosefoot Street near Lancaster Highway around 7:30 a.m.

Channel 9 crews could see significant damage to the garage of the townhome when they arrived at the scene.

No serious injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Check back on wsoctv.com for updates.

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