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1 dead in two-alarm fire at south Charlotte apartment complex

Park Road apartment fire
Park Road apartment fire

CHARLOTTE — A two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in south Charlotte Sunday morning, and one person was killed, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

It started around 11:45 a.m. on Park Road at an apartment complex just north of South Mecklenburg High School.

CFD called multiple engines and crews for a three-story apartment building that caught fire. Crews were at the scene for several hours.

Just before 2 p.m., CFD confirmed that one person died in the fire. The victim hasn’t been identified yet, but CFD said they were a resident.

Several firefighters were treated for injuries at the scene, CFD said.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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