Firefighter injured during two-alarm fire in east Charlotte
According to officials, 60 firefighters were able to control the fire within an hour and a half.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A firefighter was injured and an apartment severely damaged in east Charlotte during a two-alarm fire early Sunday morning.
The fire started around 3 a.m. near 8000 Tremaine Court, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Tremaine Court is just off Albemarle Road.
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According to officials, 60 firefighters were able to control the fire within an hour and a half.
One firefighter had minor injuries and was released from the hospital, according to the department.
Investigators say the fire was started by a lightning strike and more than $250,000 in damages were incurred.
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