Charlotte firefighters were called out Friday night to a structure fire in the 9000 block of Broad Ridge Court, where arriving crews reported smoke showing as they took command of the scene. Engine 28 was among the first companies to pull up, and officials described the incident as a “command smoke showing” situation. Authorities did not immediately release any information about injuries, evacuations or what might have sparked the fire.
The Charlotte Fire Department shared an initial alert on X, noting that Engine 28 was on scene at the structure fire with “command smoke showing,” according to Charlotte Fire Dept. The short update did not include details on damage, possible displacements or how long crews expected to remain at the scene, and investigators were still working when the post went out.
Structure fire: 9000 block of Broad Ridge Court. Engine 28 on scene with command smoke showing. pic.twitter.com/Iah3IeeREk
What officials reported
In that first alert, the department did not provide any information about possible injuries, how extensive the damage might be or when the fire could be contained. It was also not yet clear whether residents had been displaced or if additional agencies had been asked to assist.
Nearby blaze this week
The Broad Ridge Court response comes just a day after a large apartment fire in east Charlotte that displaced multiple residents, as reported by The Charlotte Observer. In that earlier incident, mutual aid was requested while crews searched units and worked to bring the fire under control.
This story will be updated as the Charlotte Fire Department or other local authorities release more details. For now, people in the Broad Ridge Court area are urged to steer clear of the scene while firefighters continue operations and to follow all official public safety instructions.
