Construction worker hurt in fire at Calvary Church in south Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A construction worker was taken to the hospital after a large church in south Charlotte caught fire.

Firefighters were called around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday to Calvary Church along Pineville-Matthews Road, where they found smoke coming from the building.

The non-denominational church sits near Rea Road and has about 2,300 weekly attendees.

Paramedics and Charlotte Fire told Channel 9 a construction worker was seriously hurt and was taken to a local hospital.

It took 30 firefighters 15 minutes to get the fire under control.

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Calvary Church fire A large church in south Charlotte caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called around 12:45 p.m. to Calvary Church along Pineville-Matthews Road, where they found smoke coming from the building.

It’s not clear yet what caused the fire or if anyone will be charged.

At the scene, Chopper 9 Skyzoom recorded video of people wheeling children in cribs across the parking lot. The site is also home to a private school, Calvary Christian Academy, and also has a childcare center onsite.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department asked drivers to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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