MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a structure fire Monday in Matthews, causing a road closure and traffic delays.
According to Matthews Police, Pleasant Plains Road is closed between Brightmoor Drive and Chesswood Lane while firefighters work to get the fire under control. Matthews Fire & EMS and paramedics are currently at the scene.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use E. John Street or Weddington Road as alternate routes until further notice.
There’s no word yet on injuries or how the fire started. This is a developing situation, and updates will be shared as more information becomes available…