Tragedy and Events in Charlotte: Fire, Pleas for Help, and Weekend Happenings

A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving one worker dead and another missing. The fire reached scorching temperatures of over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than 90 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, and a tower crane operator was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Search and rescue efforts were paused overnight due to concerns about the structure's instability, but resumed in the morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.