Building collapse, explosions reported in northwest Charlotte fire

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire and building collapse early Wednesday morning in northwest Charlotte.

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Charlotte fire crews responded to the building, which they told Channel 9 was once used as a car paint shop, on Valleydale Road, near Fred D. Alexander Blvd. around 6:30 a.m. and reported heavy flames and smoke coming from the structure, along with multiple explosions.

Officials said the entire building had collapsed in the fire.

RAW VIDEO: Scene of fire, building collapse in west Charlotte

Crews told Channel 9 the building was not occupied and that nobody was hurt in the fire. All 23 firefighters on scene were safe and accounted for.

It took crews about 15 minutes to get the fire under control but Valleydale Road was still closed.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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