CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect is sought after firefighters said a large blaze at a vacant building just a few minutes outside of Uptown was intentionally set.
The Charlotte Fire Department responded Thursday night to a fire on North Tryon Street at a single-story commercial building.
It took 45 firefighters 90 minutes to control the fire, according to the fire department.
It happened near the intersection of North Tryon Street and West 26th Street, not far from Matheson Avenue. Charlotte Fire said the building was a vacant commercial building.
Charlotte Fire said there was heavy smoke and fire showing upon arrival.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said North Tryon Street was closed at the intersection with West 24th Street in response.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators determined that the fire at the warehouse was intentionally set. Anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers at 704.334.1600.
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