1 worker dead, 1 unaccounted for after massive Charlotte fire

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A massive, five-alarm fire spewed clouds of smoke over south Charlotte Thursday morning leaving one worker dead.

Crews are battling a massive fire in south Charlotte, in the area of SouthPark Mall. — Crews are battling a massive fire in south Charlotte, in the area of SouthPark Mall.(Source: Daniel Torres)

The fire broke out at a construction site on Liberty Row Drive, according to Charlotte Fire, in the area of South Park Mall.

Firefighters said 15 workers were rescued from the construction site, including a crane operator. However, as of Friday, one worker was killed and another has not yet been located.

Our sister station, WBTV, said the deceased worker was identified as Demonte Smith. His father confirmed his death.

BREAKING: Crews battling massive fire at south Charlotte construction site — BREAKING: Crews battling massive fire at south Charlotte construction site(John Hannan)

Roads are closed in the area of the 7700 block of Liberty Row Drive.

Charlotte Fire fighting large fire in Charlotte

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