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Firefighters rescue dogs from apartment fire in north Charlotte

The fire was controlled by the building's sprinkler system and no one was hurt, according to fire investigators.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Firefighters rescued two dogs from an apartment fire in north Charlotte Wednesday, officials said. 

Charlotte Fire responded to a fire at an apartment complex on Waterford Valley Circle, which is just off West W.T. Harris Boulevard and West Sugar Creek Road, around noon on Wednesday. 

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The fire was quickly put out by the building's sprinkler system and no one was hurt during the incident, according to Charlotte Fire officials. Two dogs were rescued from inside the building and are expected to be OK. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. CFD posted photos and videos from the scene and there wasn't any apparent damage to the building. 

No further information was released. 

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