Two-Alarm Apartment Fires Injure Seven, Displace Six in Charlotte, Sacramento

A two-alarm fire early Thursday morning at the Aurea Station apartment complex in south Charlotte injured six people, with three sustaining life-threatening injuries, one seriously hurt, and two with minor injuries. Firefighters responded to heavy flames visible through the building's roof and had to alert some neighbors to evacuate, as smoke detectors did not trigger the alarm. All victims were transported to Atrium Carolinas Medical Center, and no fatalities were reported despite 11 people being inside the affected unit. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with arson not ruled out, and the extent of property damage remains unclear. Separately, a fire in Sacramento County damaged two apartment units, displaced six people, and caused a minor injury to a firefighter, with the Red Cross assisting those displaced; the origin of that fire is also under investigation. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns about apartment fires and their impact on residents and emergency responders.