Fire that damaged Charlotte storage building ruled accidental
An industrial lawn mower sparked a fire that caused $30,000 damage to a storage building at American Store and Lock on North Wendover Road Friday morning, fire officials said.
The fire was ruled an accident, Capt. Jackie Gilmore of the Charlotte Fire Department said.
The 1200 block of North Wendover near Monroe Road was closed temporarily as firefighters responded to the fire shortly after 7 a.m.
Twenty-five firefighters controlled the fire in 12 minutes, Gilmore said. No one was injured.
Traffic Advisory; 1200 Block of N. Wendover Rd; Road is now open; 7:54am; JGilmore
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) March 25, 2016
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This story was originally published March 25, 2016 at 7:38 AM with the headline "Fire that damaged Charlotte storage building ruled accidental."