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Firefighters battle house fire in north Charlotte

FILE - Charlotte Fire Department

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte firefighters responded to a structure fire in north Charlotte on Saturday afternoon.

Engine 8 responded around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

The fire was controlled 14 minutes later, officials said.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. MEDIC responded to the scene, officials said, but no transports were required.

Investigators determined that the fire was accidental and originated in an electrical outlet in a third-floor apartment.

Officials said damages from the fire totaled a loss of about $6,500.


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