Five Fires Set in SW Charlotte

Fire officials said the fires started at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday along the Nations Ford Road corridor and spanned across four hours. Investigators said all of the fires were intentionally set.

Firefighters told Eyewitness News that the worst of the damage was at Ford’s Used Tires. Investigators estimated the fire caused $30,000 worth of damage and said it’s unlikely the owner won’t be able to reopen.

“Here you have a company not open Monday, people out of work because of this senseless activity,” said Captain Rob Brisley of the Charlotte Fire department.

Officials said they responded to that fire at about 6 a.m.

Authorities said if it hadn’t been for quick 911 calls, the fires could have spread at other locations.

“We’re grateful for the quick calls into 911,” Brisley said.

Fires were started in dumpster at both Nations Ford Road Elementary and Waddell High School.

Investigators are looking at surveillance video from Waddell High and nearby business that may have captured the fires being started.

The Charlotte Fire department is asking anyone with information to call them or police.