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accidents2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Fire at SouthPark Construction Site Leaves Two Dead and Two Missing

The Charlotte Fire Department has confirmed that the fire at a SouthPark construction site that killed two workers was accidental. The fire began on the ground floor of an apartment building that was under construction and started in a spray insulation foam trailer. Firefighters rescued 15 workers inside the building, including the crane operator. The bodies of the two victims have been sent to the medical examiner’s office for identification.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#accidental #accidents #charlotte

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Construction Fire in SouthPark Under Investigation by OSHA

A fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, killing two workers. The fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer on the ground floor. Construction worker Demonte Sherrill and another worker died in the fire. Fifteen workers were rescued from the building, including one who was on a crane. The fire moved rapidly due to the amount of exposed wood at the site.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#charlotte #construction #fatalities

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Construction Fire Rages in Charlotte's SouthPark Area.

One man, Demonte Sherrill, was killed in a massive fire that broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina. The fire engulfed an apartment building that was under construction, and more than 90 firefighters were called to extinguish the fire. Fifteen workers were rescued, but two are still unaccounted for. Firefighters are now working to extinguish hotspots, but the building is still too hot and unstable to determine the cause of the fire.

via WBTV|

#charlotte #construction-fire #demonte-sherrill

tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragedy Strikes SouthPark Construction Site: Father of 4 Dies in Fire

A 30-year-old construction worker, Demonte Sherrill, died in a fire that broke out at a multi-story apartment building under construction near the SouthPark Mall in Charlotte. Sherrill was a father of four children, ages 5 to 13. Another construction worker remains unaccounted for. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, and the investigation into the cause continues.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#charlotte #construction #demonte-sherrill

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"15 rescued, 2 missing in massive SouthPark fire"

A five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, injuring several people and leaving two construction workers unaccounted for. Firefighters rescued at least 15 people, including a crane operator who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The fire required assistance from outside agencies due to its size and involved a building in a construction zone that partially collapsed. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

via USA TODAY|

#accidents-and-disasters #charlotte #construction-site

breaking-news2 years ago•3 min saved

SouthPark area of Charlotte, NC engulfed in massive fire.

A massive fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte's SouthPark area, injuring one construction worker and leaving two others unaccounted for. Around 15 people were evacuated, including firefighters who had to call for help after getting trapped in the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown, and debris from the site was found up to two miles away. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has urged people to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

via Fox News|

#breaking-news #charlotte #construction

disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

SouthPark area of Charlotte engulfed in massive fire.

A massive fire broke out in an apartment building under construction in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the air. Emergency services are at the scene, and nearby roads have been closed until further notice. No information has been made available about injuries. Charlotte Fire Department has asked residents not to call 911 unless it is an emergency.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#charlotte #construction #disasters