CHARLOTTE FIRE FEATURE FRIDAY: First on scene emergency responders are responsible for protecting and preserving life and property during the earliest stages of any emergency and delivering care to victims of a radiation emergency. Who is protecting the protectors? Sitting in a pocket of two nuclear power facilities, Charlotte Fire hazardous material crews are in a unique position to react during a nuclear event. To ensure our firefighters are capable to protect, respond and recover from inciden
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CHARLOTTE FIRE FEATURE FRIDAY: First on scene emergency responders are responsible for protecting and preserving life and property during the earliest stages of any emergency and delivering care to victims of a radiation emergency. Who is protecting the protectors? Sitting in a pocket of two nuclear power facilities, Charlotte Fire hazardous material crews are in a unique position to react during a nuclear event. To ensure our firefighters are capable to protect, respond and recover from inciden
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Charlotte Fire Responds to Three-Alarm Fire on East Morehead Street This morning, Charlotte Fire responded to a significant fire at a building located in the 300 block of East Morehead Street. At 7:47 a.m., Charlotte Fire Communications "Fire Alarm" received a report of heavy smoke at the address. Firefighters were immediately dispatched, with the first unit en route by 7:48 a.m. At 7:51 a.m., Ladder 4, Engine 11, Engine 4, and Engine 2 arrived on scene. Engine 2 assumed initial command of the i
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Charlotte Fire Responds to Three-Alarm Fire on East Morehead Street This morning, Charlotte Fire responded to a significant fire at a building located in the 300 block of East Morehead Street. At 7:47 a.m., Charlotte Fire Communications "Fire Alarm" received a report of heavy smoke at the address. Firefighters were immediately dispatched, with the first unit en route by 7:48 a.m. At 7:51 a.m., Ladder 4, Engine 11, Engine 4, and Engine 2 arrived on scene. Engine 2 assumed initial command of the i
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Charlotte Fire Responds to High-Rise Fire at 500 South Church Street Charlotte Fire responded to a fire at a high-rise building located at 500 South Church Street this afternoon after multiple calls reported smoke in the building and numerous alarm activations. The call reporting the fire was received at 2:01 p.m. Engine 4 arrived first on scene at 2:04 p.m., followed by multiple fire companies. Crews found smoke on several levels of the building, and the incident commander called a second alarm
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Charlotte Fire Responds to High-Rise Fire at 500 South Church Street Charlotte Fire responded to a fire at a high-rise building located at 500 South Church Street this afternoon after multiple calls reported smoke in the building and numerous alarm activations. The call reporting the fire was received at 2:01 p.m. Engine 4 arrived first on scene at 2:04 p.m., followed by multiple fire companies. Crews found smoke on several levels of the building, and the incident commander called a second alarm
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Charlotte Fire Responds to Fatal House Fire on Donnefield Drive This morning, Charlotte Fire responded to a house fire that tragically resulted in two fatalities. At 6:59 a.m., Charlotte Fire Alarm received a call reporting a fire at 5300 block of Donnefield Drive. The first fire crews were en route within a minute, and Engine 23 arrived on the scene at 7:03 a.m., encountering heavy fire conditions. Battalion 4 assumed command at 7:03 a.m., as additional fire apparatus and support vehicles arriv
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Charlotte Fire Responds to Fatal House Fire on Donnefield Drive This morning, Charlotte Fire responded to a house fire that tragically resulted in two fatalities. At 6:59 a.m., Charlotte Fire Alarm received a call reporting a fire at 5300 block of Donnefield Drive. The first fire crews were en route within a minute, and Engine 23 arrived on the scene at 7:03 a.m., encountering heavy fire conditions. Battalion 4 assumed command at 7:03 a.m., as additional fire apparatus and support vehicles arriv
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More than 100,000 feet of hose stretched in just 36 days. 144 structure fires controlled. 324 victims rescued. 252 doors forced. These numbers tell the story of how hard Charlotte Fire trains to stay ready for whatever the next call brings. Preparation matters. Training matters. We are Charlotte Fire. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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More than 100,000 feet of hose stretched in just 36 days. 144 structure fires controlled. 324 victims rescued. 252 doors forced. These numbers tell the story of how hard Charlotte Fire trains to stay ready for whatever the next call brings. Preparation matters. Training matters. We are Charlotte Fire. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Charlotte Fire Task Force Three on the Move. Charlotte Fire’s Task Force Three packed their gear, loaded rescue boats, and hit the road—headed straight for Kentucky to assist in flood rescues and emergency response. As historic flooding and freezing temperatures put lives at risk, these firefighters are stepping up to help communities in crisis. When the call comes, they go. Watch as they prepare for deployment. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Charlotte Fire Task Force Three on the Move. Charlotte Fire’s Task Force Three packed their gear, loaded rescue boats, and hit the road—headed straight for Kentucky to assist in flood rescues and emergency response. As historic flooding and freezing temperatures put lives at risk, these firefighters are stepping up to help communities in crisis. When the call comes, they go. Watch as they prepare for deployment. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Charlotte Fire responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of Dean Street on Wednesday night. The initial call was received by Charlotte Fire Alarm at 9:56 p.m. Engine 18 arrived on scene four minutes later and reported smoke and fire showing from a residential structure. Additional Charlotte Fire companies responded and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Firefighters brought the fire under control at 10:14 p.m. There were no civilian injuries reported. One firefighter sustained m
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Charlotte Fire responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of Dean Street on Wednesday night. The initial call was received by Charlotte Fire Alarm at 9:56 p.m. Engine 18 arrived on scene four minutes later and reported smoke and fire showing from a residential structure. Additional Charlotte Fire companies responded and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Firefighters brought the fire under control at 10:14 p.m. There were no civilian injuries reported. One firefighter sustained m
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At 2:55 AM, Charlotte Fire Alarm received a 911 call reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 500 block of Branch Way Court. Engine 20 arrived on scene at 2:58 AM and found heavy fire and smoke on the second and third floors of a three-story apartment building. The fire had already extended into the attic space. A second alarm was requested at 2:59 AM. Multiple Charlotte Fire units arrived to help evacuate residents and begin fire suppression efforts. Due to the amount of fire and the st
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Charlotte Firefighters take pride in cleaning fire stations & equipment before shift. During the Covid-19 response we ask everyone Staying At Home to do the same. Wipe clean all common areas & surfaces in the home to reduce the risk of contamination. We are all in this together! | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Firefighters Bring Large Debris Fire Under Control on 28th Street At approximately 3:01 p.m. today, Charlotte Fire was alerted to a significant fire incident in the 200 block of 28th Street. Charlotte Fire crews arrived on scene within three minutes to find a large pile of debris engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke extending toward a nearby building. Despite challenging conditions with thick smoke filling the area, Charlotte Fire crews worked swiftly and decisively to contain the fire’s spread.
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At 9:23 p.m. on June 12, 2024, Charlotte Fire arrived on scene at the 1500 block of Clooney Lane. When our firefighters arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames. It took our firefighters 30 minutes to control the fire. Charlotte Fire command was informed by the resident that there were seven dogs inside the house and unfortunately all dogs were found deceased. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Two adults and one child were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross assist
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Charlotte Fire’s mission doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. Our Public Safety Divers train year-round to master rescues, recover evidence, and support all-hazard operations in some of the most challenging environments. This new video takes you inside the Fall 2025 Public Safety Diver Course, where firefighters build the skills and confidence needed to work in zero-visibility water and bring people home. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Fire at Warehouse on 1700 Block of Tar Heel Road Quickly Contained by Charlotte Fire Charlotte Fire responded to a significant fire at a warehouse on the 1700 block of Tar Heel Road this morning. At 7:21 a.m., Charlotte Fire Alarm began receiving reports of a tanker trailer fire inside the warehouse. Engine 13 was the first unit to arrive on the scene at 7:26 a.m., where firefighters encountered heavy fire through the roof of the facility. Due to the complexity and intensity of the fire, a secon
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ATTENTION CITY OF CHARLOTTE. Ladder 39 went into service at 8:01 a.m. With Ladder 39's arrival, Charlotte Fire has 17 aerial devices on duty serving the people of Charlotte. Ladder 39 is housed at Firehouse 39, 8325 Providence Rd. in the Arboretum area. The first crew includes, Capt. Hines, Engineer Williams, Firefighter Cato and Firefighter Severns. Their first call was medical for a cardiac arrest patient. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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At 4:15 p.m. this afternoon, Charlotte Fire responded to reports of a fire in the 3900 block of Revolution Park Drive at a recycling facility. Engine 44, just three days into service, was first on scene, arriving within minutes to find heavy smoke and visible fire. Firefighters quickly went to work, initiating a coordinated attack as additional units arrived to support the response. At 4:27 p.m., the incident was upgraded to a second alarm, bringing in more crews and equipment. Dressed in full t
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Before the lights come on and the sirens sound, the work happens here. Emergency driver training at Charlotte Fire. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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CHARLOTTE FIREFIGHTERS RECOVER BODY AFTER TREE TOPPLES APARTMENT BUILDING This morning at 1:51 a.m., Charlotte Fire arrived at the 2700 block of Commonwealth Ave after a tree fell on a three-story apartment building. Unfortunately, we recovered one body during our search. Over a dozen Charlotte Fire units responded to the location. While our companies were on their way to the location, we upgraded the call to a tree-down rescue. Someone reported that occupants were trapped. Charlotte Fire Engine
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We’re happy to tell you that Retired Charlotte Fire Captain Tripp Fincher has just landed safely in Charlotte. Fincher was seriously injured in a hunting accident in Severy, Kansas, on Sept. 3. Atrium Health MedCenter Air | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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When chaos hits, there’s no time to hesitate. Charlotte Fire joined forces with partners across North and South Carolina for a full-scale Urban Area Security Initiative Active Violence Incident Exercise at Carowinds, testing readiness, coordination, and the ability to act when every second counts. From unified command to tactical rescue and victim extraction, this was training built for the real world. Charlotte Fire. All hazards. Always ready. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Charlotte Fire responded to a reported house fire in the 4000 block of Sunnycrest Lane on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:23 p.m., Charlotte Fire Communications received a call from the residence reporting that the home was on fire. Fire units arrived on scene at 1:27 p.m. and encountered heavy smoke and fire showing from the structure. Firefighters immediately began fire suppression efforts while conducting a search of the home. Additional units arrived on scene, and crews brought the f
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At Lights for Levine Children’s, Charlotte Fire joined families and first responders in a simple but powerful exchange of hope. The community shined lights toward the hospital and the children shined theirs back. Our crews illuminated their apparatus to help brighten the view for every child watching from their room. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC
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Charlotte Fire Responds to Early Morning Fire; Suspect Arrested in Connection with Intentionally Set Fire An early morning fire on the 7000 block of Somerset Springs Drive resulted in significant property loss and the arrest of a suspect. Charlotte Fire responded swiftly to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire at approximately 5:40 a.m. The first crew arrived on scene within minutes at 5:44 a.m., where they encountered heavy smoke and flames. With fire spreading, a second alarm was activated at
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It’s official! This morning, new Tower 17 and Ladder 20 went in service, marking an exciting milestone for Charlotte Fire. With their arrival, Charlotte Fire now has 20 aerial devices on duty and serving the city. Also announced today, Engine 17 transitioned to Engine 47, temporarily assigned to Firehouse 41 until construction of new Firehouse 47 is complete. Congratulations to the crews of Tower 17, Ladder 20, and Engine 47, wishing you a long and safe career protecting our community. Watch as
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At 11:27 a.m., Charlotte Fire received multiple calls reporting a house fire in the 5800 block of Rupert Lane. Despite heavy snow on area roads, the first fire company arrived within five minutes, at 11:32 a.m., to find heavy fire and smoke showing from a two-story home. Multiple units were assigned, and firefighters immediately began fire suppression operations while working to evacuate the structure. Crews encountered significant fire conditions in the attic space. Through coordinated and dete
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Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire in Unoccupied Home At 7:27 AM this morning, Charlotte Fire began receiving multiple calls reporting heavy smoke in the 9800 block of Alexander Glen Drive. Engine 36 arrived on the scene at 7:31 AM and found heavy smoke coming from a residential home. The home was unoccupied and had been boarded up. Due to hoarding conditions inside the structure, firefighters faced significant challenges in their efforts to control the fire. It took 83 minutes to bring the
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This morning at 8:01 AM, Charlotte Fire placed its first tractor-drawn aerial (TDA) in service since 1992. Temporarily housed at Firehouse 43 while Firehouse 2 undergoes renovations, Ladder 2 will serve the South End community with pride. TDAs bring unique benefits, including increased maneuverability for navigating tight urban streets and enhanced operational efficiency at complex incidents. This milestone marks another step forward in our commitment to protecting Charlotte. Congratulations to
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Ice, sleet, and freezing rain continue to impact the Carolinas as this winter storm moves through the region. Road conditions remain hazardous, and power outages are possible. Charlotte Fire crews remain on duty across the city and ready to respond. As temperatures drop, use heating equipment safely, keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn, and never use generators or grills indoors. Make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. Please limi
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