Charlotte — Fire officials say that they are investigating a fire that they deemed to be intentionally set at a business in east Charlotte early Sunday morning.
Charlotte Fire says they were called out to the 6300 block of the The Plaza just after 3 a.m. for a report of a structure fire.
When crews arrived on scene they found a working fire at the Family Dollar.
Additional crews were added and the fire was brought under control by 4 a.m.
Fortunately, officials say that there were no injuries to any civilians or firefighters.
After their early investigation, officials deemed that this fire was intentionally set.
Charlotte Fire says that this is the third time that this business has been targeted in recent months.
Officials estimate that the damage to the business is around $1.4 million.
Charlotte Fire is asking anyone with any information on this fire to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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