1 person injured, airlifted from south Charlotte house fire that caused $540K in damages.

One person is being treated for serious injuries after a fire consumed a house in south Charlotte, officials say.

The blaze erupted around midnight in a single-family home on the 3400 block Abbey Hill Lane.

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the fire was accidental, caused by improper discarding of smoking materials. Officials say it took 30 firefighters to control the fire over an hour.

Two people inside were taken to the hospital. One has been released but firefighters say the other was airlifted to a burn center.

The fire department says the home is a complete loss, with about $540,000 worth of damages.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published May 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM.

Chyna Blackmon

The Charlotte Observer

Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription