2-alarm fire breaks out at abandoned west Charlotte motel
A fire broke out Monday morning at a vacant motel in west Charlotte.
It started around 9 a.m. on Keeter Drive near Little Rock Road and Interstate 85.
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Charlotte Fire upgraded their response to a second alarm after crews arrived at the scene to find smoke and fire. Firefighters found flames on the first and second floors.
STRUCTURE FIRE: 4300 block Keeter Dr. Smoke and fire showing on arrival. Second alarm has been called. pic.twitter.com/pGP3e4ylXh
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) May 20, 2024
Charlotte Fire said 60 firefighters got the blaze under control in an hour and 50 minutes.
No further information has been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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