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Matthews Fire & EMS

Coverage of Matthews Fire & EMS in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 15 · 20:34 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 18:30 UTC
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Matthewsplace2McKee and Pleasant Plains roadsplace1Piedmont Natural Gasorganization1Chopper 9 Skyzoomorganization1Weddington Roadplace1East John Streetplace1Charlotte Fire Departmentorganization1Hunting Courtplace1lithium battery chargertopic1lithium-ion battery packtopic1911organization1
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  • SECURITYJul 9 · 18:30 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Matthews intersection closed due to gas leak

    An intersection in Matthews is closed due to a natural gas leak. Crews from Piedmont Natural Gas and Matthews Fire & EMS are working on repairs. Residents are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes like Weddington Road or East John Street.

  • SECURITYJun 15 · 20:34 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Firefighters prevent home fire, lithium battery charger to blame

    Firefighters in Matthews contained a garage fire caused by a lithium battery charger, preventing it from spreading to the home. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Hunting Court, with crews arriving within seven minutes and extinguishing the fire in over 10 minutes. Investigators found a lithium battery charger and a damaged lithium-ion battery pack as the fire's source.

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