CHARLOTTE — A family of eight, their dog, and guinea pig made it out safely after a fire broke out in a home in University City, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Russell Street, near Interstate 85 and North Tryon.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Red Cross is helping the family and giving them a place to stay.
Check back on wsoctv.com for more information.
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