Intentional fire at North Carolina Family Dollar causes $1.4 million in damages
Dec 29, 2024
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Officials are investigating an intentionally set fire to a Family Dollar in east Charlotte that caused more than $1 million in damages, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, crews responded to the fire at the Family Dollar on the 6200 block of The Plaza. When they arrived, they immediately worked to put out the blaze which was fully under control by 4:05 a.m. Officials say there were no reported injuries.
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Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, making it the third time it has been targeted by fire in recent months. CFD estimates the damage loss at $1.4 million.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
"Charlotte Fire remains committed to protecting the safety and property of our community and will continue to work closely with law enforcement to address this troubling pattern of arson," officials said.