22 Displaced by North Carolina Apartment Complex Fire Allegedly Started by Resident

September 8, 2016

Firefighters rescued four adults and an infant from a burning apartment complex in east Charlotte, N.C., that officials believe was intentionally set.

News outlets report that 21-year-old Shontavia Gingles is accused of setting fire to her apartment Monday morning. She has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson.

The Charlotte Fire Department says the flames caused $100,000 in losses and displaced 18 adults and four children.

The Red Cross is helping the displaced residents.