Large Brush Fire Response near CPCC Lane, Matthews, NC

Summary: A significant brush fire broke out near 1851 CPCC Lane, Matthews, North Carolina, prompting a multi-agency fire response. Units from Mint Hill, Matthews, Stallings, and Charlotte, including multiple brush trucks, engines, and ladder companies, coordinated efforts to contain and extinguish the fire, which spread across an estimated three to five acres. The incident required complex logistics for access, water supply, and manpower, with crews navigating wooded areas, dirt roads, and power line trails. Fire command established control times, coordinated with the fire marshal for investigation, and managed resources to address hotspots and prevent further spread. The situation was challenging due to terrain and the fire's size, but crews reported good progress and ultimately contained the fire, with ongoing mop-up and investigation into the cause.