KANNAPOLIS — A home was badly damaged by fire Wednesday night, but none of the five family members were injured, according to a press release from the Kannapolis Fire Department.
At 7:32 p.m. Wednesday the Kannapolis Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6208 Charlie Walker Road, off Highway 3.
Firefighters quickly entered the structure to extinguish the flames. There was extensive fire damage to the home.
Five family members were at home at the time but no injuries were reported.
Kannapolis Fire Department was assisted by crews from Cabarrus County EMS, the Fire Marshal’s Office and Sherriff’s Office, as well as Kannapolis Police Department. Landis Fire Department and Odell Volunteer Fire Department provided district coverage.
Investigators have determined that the evening’s fire was caused by unattended cooking.
The American Red Cross Cabarrus County Chapter is assisting the family.