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1 killed in intentionally-set house fire in west Charlotte

Charlotte Fire said the damage estimate to the home is around $63,000.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed after a house fire in west Charlotte early Sunday morning, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

Emergency crews responded to the 2600 block of Westerwood Village Drive around 2:45 a.m. Sunday. CFD said when they arrived they found heavy smoke and fire showing.

Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, though the cause has not been made public at this time.

A firefighter was also hurt while battling the flames on the scene but is expected to be recover. 

Charlotte Fire said the damage estimate to the home is around $63,000. No further details have been released at this time.

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