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Two Firefighters Briefly Trapped in Dwelling Fire

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Submitted by: FireNews.net Staff Report

Photos Courtesy WCNC.com

Mecklenburg County


CHARLOTTE - A portion of a burning Ballantyne area home collapsed trapping two Charlotte firefighters who were inside trying to battle flames.

Charlotte firefighters responded to a home in the 11000 block of Thornhill Club Drive around 10 a.m.

Video from the scene showed heavy smoke and flames shooting from the two story home. Part of the home collapsed trapping two firefighters, but they were able to escape and they appear to be okay.

Around 10:45 a.m. the fire was upgraded to a third alarm.

The home is located behind the Stonecrest shopping center in Ballantyne.

The American Red Cross is responding to the scene. Neighbors report that the mom was out walking with one of her kids and the dog when the fire broke out. 

Source: WCNC.com

Primary Agency: Charlotte Fire Department

Posted on Tue Jan 13 2009 at 14:00

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Reader Comments:

its a good thing they were able to get out safely. NC dosent need to start the year off with 2 LODD’s at the same incident

Posted by station2fire on Tue Jan 13 2009 at 14:31

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