House explosion, 2-alarm fire in south Charlotte was intentionally set: CFD

House explosion, 2-alarm fire in south Charlotte was intentionally set: CFD

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) - The explosion and two-alarm house fire in south Charlotte early Friday morning was intentionally set, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Around 6:15 a.m. on May 2, authorities said they were called to a fully-involved house fire on Lombardy Circle. About 20 minutes later, around 6:35 a.m., a second alarm was called, bringing more crews to help. Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set. No one…

Dilworth fire that led to explosion set intentionally, CFD says

The Charlotte Fire Department responded to multiple 911 calls concerning the sound of an explosion on Friday morning.

Charlotte Fire: Dilworth fire intentional set - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Fire determined that the house fire in Dilworth on Friday morning was intentionally set. “This fire put lives at risk—both the public and our firefighters. Intentionally set fires threaten entire neighborhoods and endanger those sworn to protect them,” said Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson. Around 6:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a home on Lombardy Circle engulfed in flames. A second alarm was struck at 6:33 …