Earlier today, a commercial building along Monroe Road in Charlotte was the scene of a two-alarm fire that caused significant damage. According to WBTV, the Charlotte Fire Department responded to the fire at about 12:51 a.m. When the firefighters arrived, they found flames on the building’s exterior. It was reported that around 60 firefighters were necessary to control the blaze.
The property, located on the 5100 block of Monroe Road, was occupied by several businesses, though none were open during the time of the incident. Battling the fire proved especially challenging due to the freezing temperatures, which were recorded at 34 degrees, and winds gusting at 17 mph, creating a wind chill of 27 degrees, according to WCNC. Investigators have since concluded that the fire was accidental and have estimated the damage to property and contents to be around $77,000. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the wake of the conflagration.
The timeline of their response was detailed. Calls came in at 12:47 a.m., with the first unit arriving by 12:51 a.m. "Early Morning Commercial Fire on Monroe Rd. Charlotte Fire responded to a structure fire early this morning at the 5100 block of Monroe Rd. Calls began coming in at 12:47 AM, and the first unit arrived on scene by 12:51 AM to find fire and smoke showing from a two-story commercial building," stated the post which was linked to the Charlotte Fire Department's X account.
Early Morning Commercial Fire on Monroe Rd.
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) December 3, 2024
Charlotte Fire responded to a structure fire early this morning at the 5100 block of Monroe Rd. Calls began coming in at 12:47 AM, and the first unit arrived on scene by 12:51 AM to find fire and smoke showing from a two-story… pic.twitter.com/9Kkt5lOUIl
The firefighters' swift action brought the situation under control by 1:50 a.m., despite the need for a second alarm at 1:10 a.m., which called in additional resources. All the while, crews had to contend with the harsh cold. The department reaffirmed its commitment to "serving and protecting the community with swift and effective responses," according to Charlotte Fire Department's X account.
