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Charlotte NC – Firefighters were able to save a war veteran’s most priced military possessions after a fire tore through his north Charlotte home.

On Wednesday March 7^th, 2012 just before 6 PM (6) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, and (2) Battalion Chiefs were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1926 Academy Street. Crews from nearby Station 15 were first to arrive and reported heavy fire & smoke emitting from a 1-story house.

A well-coordinated fire attack by (27) Firefighters resulted in the knockdown of the flames and the incident being brought under control in 13 minutes. The family residing in the home expressed their gratitude for the efforts crews made to salvage many military items belonging to one of the occupants, an Iraqi war veteran.

The fire began in a closet and was caused by a faulty furnace. The fire caused extensive damage estimated at $50,000 and the family of (4) was displaced. The Red Cross was summoned to the scene to assist the family with temporary housing and other immediate needs.

Charlotte NC – A family of (5) were displaced after a fire ripped through their Eastover home early Monday morning.

Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure at 1332 Biltmore Drive just before 1 AM. A crew from Fire Station 6 was first on scene and reported heavy smoke and fire conditions involving a 2-story house. Firefighters sprinted into action initiating an aggressive fire attack on a well-entrenched fire.

The raging fire posed a threat to the home on the north side of the fire and matters were further exacerbated as a propane tank burned between the homes. The persistence of (27) Firefighters resulted in the knockdown of the fire and the incident being brought under control in (31) minutes.

The fire began in a laundry room and the cause was likely related to the dryer vent. Damage was estimated at $185,000. A family of (5) was displaced, however no injuries were reported. A working smoke alarm is credited with alerting the family of the family and allowing them to escape unharmed.

Eternally committed to duty and service,

Mark Basnight

Public Information Officer

Office of Media and Public Affairs

Charlotte Fire Department

Charlotte NC – 5 Family members were injured when their vehicle overturned at I-485 and Oakdale Road Sunday afternoon.

At 2:19 PM (3) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, and (1) Battalion Chief were summoned to a reported traffic collision with persons trapped in a vehicle. Firefighters from Station 33 were first to arrive and reported (5) patients, some who were trapped in an overturned vehicle and others who had been ejected from the same vehicle.

Because of the severity of the injuries and number of patients a medical helo evac was requested from Med Center Air. Officers from the North Carolina Highway Patrol and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department closed a portion of I-485 to facilitate a landing zone for Med Center Air. A well-coordinated technical rescue by (18) Firefighters resulted in the triage, treatment, and transport of (5) patients.

(4) Family members were transported by ground and (1) juvenile family member was transported by helicopter with what was described as potentially life-threatening injuries.

Eternally committed to duty and service,

Mark Basnight

Public Information Officer

Office of Media and Public Affairs

Charlotte Fire Department