CHARLOTTE — Crews with the Charlotte Fire Department were on the scene of multiple fires Monday morning, as freezing rain feel across the area.
CFD said they responded to reports of a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of Key Street around 7 a.m.
Officials said the fire, which started after a candle was left unattended, caused an estimated $70,000 in damages.
Just before 8:30 a.m., CFD said they responded to reports of a fire in the 200 block of Worthington Avenue. Crews were able to control the fire in 25 minutes, CFD said, adding that there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
The cause of that fire is still under investigation.
People across the Carolinas woke up to freezing, wet conditions Monday morning – and even snow in some areas.
Channel 9 Meteorologist Danielle Miller was tracking multiple winter weather alerts Monday morning.
Severe Weather Center 9 is tracking another Arctic blast expected to move in later this week behind Monday’s storm system.
Check wsoctv.com for updates.
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