Election site temporarily evacuated due to ‘momentary fire’
Officials say the voters on site were able to finish casting their ballots.
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Published: Nov. 8, 2022 at 3:29 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte polling location was temporarily evacuated after officials say a fire broke out.
Election officials told WBTV five people were in the process of voting at Good Shepherd Church when a “momentary fire” broke out. The voters remained on site and were able to finish casting their ballots, officials said.
No injuries were reported.
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