Red Cross assists over 2 dozen displaced residents after fire destroys apartments

CHARLOTTE — Six people were taken to the hospital after a two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte apartment complex Thursday morning, MEDIC says.

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The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. on Winter Oaks Lane off Sharon Road West at the Aurea Station apartments.

“I looked over to the apartment and it was on fire, and within 10 minutes, the trees was on fire,” said witness Meranda Reed.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the devastation Thursday afternoon.

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According to MEDIC, three people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, one with serious injuries, and two more with minor injuries.

The victims range in age from 3 years old to 60, according to the incident report.

“That really upsets me, and I wish I could help,” Reed told Channel 9.

Structure Fire: 8500 block of Winter Oaks Lane. Battalion 5 on scene with command heavy fire through the roof. A second alarm has been transmitted. pic.twitter.com/fUgYIoZ1bC
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) July 10, 2025

Charlotte Fire Department said heavy flames were burning through the roof of the building, and they had to call in for extra support.

It took 40 minutes for firefighters to control the inferno.

Channel 9 partners at Telemundo Charlotte spoke with a woman who said one of those hospitalized is a child.

She said the fire started in her apartment as nine family members slept inside.

The apartment complex was listed for sale in August 2024 by developer, Cushman Wakefield. However, the price is hidden. It describes Aurea Station as a 384-unit community built in 1985 with 3-bedroom townhomes and 1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments.

Some people are displaced.

“It was really scary, and it was sad,” Reed said.

Red Cross volunteers are assisting more than two dozen people displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing shelter, food, water, health and emotional support services.

CFD is investigating the cause of the fire. No firefighters were hurt.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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