Charlotte Firefighters Rescue Resident From Burning Home, One Hospitalized
I woke up today to another headline that hit too close to home — a two-story house in South Charlotte caught fire before dawn, sending one person to the hospital. It happened on Standing Stone Court, a quiet street most of us pass by without a second thought. But this morning, flashing lights and the smell of smoke replaced the stillness that usually defines the neighborhood.
Fire officials say flames were already showing when crews arrived. About thirty firefighters worked side by side to bring the fire under control — and they did it in roughly forty minutes. That’s fast, considering how quickly a structure fire can double in size. Their timing likely saved nearby homes from catching too.
One person had to be treated by Medic at the scene and taken to the hospital for further care. The good news? No one else was hurt. The not-so-good? Investigators still don’t know what started it. And for the family involved, the road ahead is going to be heavy — from insurance paperwork to rebuilding the sense of safety that disappears after something like this…