CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Fire Department has determined that an overnight house fire on Park Drive was set intentionally.
Shortly after midnight on Saturday morning, CFD responded to a house fire on the 2000 block of Park Drive by Independence Park. Firefighters were able to control the fire in 45 minutes and no injuries were reported.
The estimated fire loss is $115,000.
Charlotte Fire Department investigators at the scene determined that the fire was intentionally set. Jeffery Augustine, 31, was charged with setting the fire, CFD said on Wednesday.
CFD is asking anyone with information about the fire to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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