CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Charlotte firefighters battled a fire that could turned even more dangerous at a automotive equipment business Tuesday night.

According to the fire department, crews responded at 8:22 p.m. to a commercial fire in the 7200 block of Mount Holly Road, where smoke was showing from the building. Once inside, they reported heavy fire conditions, prompting a second alarm at 8:33.

Due to the presence of diesel fuel, fire officials say there was potential for extremely hazardous conditions, but firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to these materials.

Firefighters say all of the business’s employees were able to safely evacuate, and no injuries have been reported.

The fire was brought under control by 9:17 p.m. Officials say no hazardous materials we

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