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Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Multiple departments called to house fire in Matthews
The Charlotte and Matthews fire departments were called to an early morning house fire Thursday. The fire was reported just after 6 a.m. at a home on Sardis Glen Drive in Matthews, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. That's just north of Pineville-Matthews Road, near Monroe Road. CFD said crews were assisting the Matthews Fire Department with the response. It's not clear what led to the house fire at this time. We've reached out to MEDIC to see if anyone was hurt in the fire or the response, and we have a crew on the way to the scene. This is a developing story, check back for updates. (VIDEO: Mayor of Monroe blames social media post for low attendance at Latin Festival)
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
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Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip
Officials executed a dramatic rescue last week after a teenager on a fishing trip was bitten by a rattlesnake "deep in the woods" of the western North Carolina mountains. The State Emergency Operations Center dispatched a North Carolina National Guard Black Hawk helicopter to the scene in Avery County with rescue technicians from the Charlotte Fire Department. "The hiker was successfully rescued and was receiving medical treatment at the hospital," North Carolina Emergency Management said in a June 5 Facebook post. The snake bite victim, Zain Shah, thanked first responders in the comments section. I'm From Appalachia And My Christmas Visit After Hurricane Helene Revealed What Dc Really Thinks Of Us "Thank you all for rescuing me! I recognize the man in yellow on the far right from when he took me up on the cable to the helicopter. I cannot express my gratitude enough!" he wrote. Read On The Fox News App Shah's father, Inman Shah, also explained in the comments section that "[w]hat started as a fun end-of-high-school fishing trip" for his son, Zain, "and his buddy in the WNC mountains turned deadly when he was bitten by a timber rattlesnake deep in the woods." Retired Georgia News Anchor Falls Into Ravine, Rescued By Helicopter In Elaborate Rescue: Report "I'm beyond grateful for the incredible NCHART and Linville-Central Rescue teams, who got to them in the middle of nowhere and saved his life!" Inman Shah wrote. "He was air-lifted to and treated at Johnson City Medical Center, TN, and is now recovering at home. We are forever in your debt." Python Escapes North Carolina Woman's Car At Chili's The timber rattlesnake is a pit viper that is gray in color, sometimes with a pinkish hue, with black and brown diamond-like shapes across its back. It also has a stripe that runs down its back, which can be orange, yellow or pinkish in color, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo. North Carolina Man Sleeping In Tent After Hurricane Helene Had To Rebury Father's Casket On Property A timber rattlesnake will prop itself upright and make a rattling noise with its tail when threatened – a warning that it is about to strike. They range in size from about 2.5 to 5 feet on average. The pit vipers can be found across the eastern United States, with sightings ranging from Texas to Iowa to the Carolinas and north to Pennsylvania and New England, according to the National article source: Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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Fire breaks out at north Charlotte restaurant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte firefighters responded to a structure fire at a restaurant in north Charlotte. Crews were called to the 6300 block of Old Sugar Creek Road around 3 p.m. on Saturday. When crews arrived, smoke was seen coming from the building. It took 30 firefighters 14 minutes to control the fire. There have been no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force is working to determine the cause of the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Fire at Harris Teeter deemed intentionally set
Officials say that a fire at a local grocery store Saturday night was intentionally set. Fire crews responded to the Davis Lake Parkway Harris Teeter around 9:30 p.m. for a report of fire. When crews arrived to the scene they found smoke coming from the business. Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say that it took 90 firefighters over an hour to get the 3-alarm fire under control. MEDIC was on scene but no one was injured in the fire. Charlotte Fire investigators say that they believe the fire was intentionally set and the damage caused approximately $500,000 in damage. The store is closed while repairs are underway. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they become available. RELATED STORY: Semi-trailer carrying chicken parts catches fire in Matthews
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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‘Make a plan': Officials say to prep for hurricane season
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management wants people to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1. What's at stake when dam floodgates open during massive rainstorms Emergency management prioritizes public communication by sending alerts and responding quickly. However, preparedness starts at home, officials said. 'Make a plan,' said Division Chief Robert Graham, Charlotte Fire Department. 'Get prepared. Start to put supplies aside and think about what you would need for the first 72 hours without power, without the ability to go to the store. And you want to make sure your family knows what the plan is if you lose communications.' Emergency Management and Stormwater Services agree that the best way to prevent damage is to get homes and people out of harm's way. Mecklenburg County had 170 homes damaged during Hurricane Helene last September. In the wake of Helene, the county bought 17 flooded properties on Riverside Drive and is negotiating with several more homeowners for future buyouts or retrofits. VIDEO: Meck Mile returns with 'run for relief' to help Helene survivors
