Downed PowerPole Causes 1 Brush Fire

On March 7, 2023, Charlotte firefighters responded to a power pole and live wires down in the vicinity of High Ridge Road and Cherry Tree Lane in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of South Charlotte. The active downed lines caused multiple fires to start in the dry brush behind the homes. Firefighters began an aggressive attack but the dry brush and slight winds spread the flames. Additional manpower, including a tankerfrom CFD Station 9, an additional engine from CFD Station 39 and brush truck from CFD Station 20 were requested. Firefighters used multiple forestry lines to access the fire and it took firefighters approximately 30 minutes to extinguish the half-scre fire. Duke Energy responded to shut powerto the neighborhood so firefighters could work safely.

- Fire News photo by Fully Involved Media Group

Multiple Departments Work Wood and Brush Fire

On February 21, 2023, at 1422, Cool Springs Fire-Rescue responded to a grass and woods fire on Woodview Drive. Arriving units found multiple acres of woods on fire stretching to Cone Lane and threatening a home. Departments from Wayside, Rowan-Iredell, County Line and Statesville were called to assist with tankers and brush trucks in containing the fire, which was fueled by high winds. One firefightersuffered chest pains and was transported to the hospital. The fire was placed undercontrol in a little overtwo hours. The cause of the fire was believed to be from an open burn that got out of control. Atotal of five acres were burned before it was contained - Fire News photo by ImmsterFirePhotos.com