Massive Fire Engulfs Construction Site in Charlotte, Reaching Towering Heights

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1. The fire raging from the building is shooting up into the sky, reaching heights higher than a neighboring 15-story tower.

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People living nearby are reporting that small pieces of ash, about the size of a palm, are falling from above like rain

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According to the Charlotte Fire Department, firefighters are currently on the scene, battling the blaze at a construction site.

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1. Local reports suggest that the fire broke out around 9:30 am local time and is specifically affecting an apartment building that was still being built.

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