Man Charged With Arson After East Charlotte Apartment Fire Injures One

A serious apartment fire occurred on Thursday morning in east Charlotte on Terrybrook Lane, resulting in one person sustaining serious burn injuries and being transported to a local hospital for treatment. Firefighters responded promptly, bringing the blaze under control within about 20 minutes and preventing it from spreading to nearby units. Matthew Scheiman was arrested and charged with arson in connection to the fire, which was reportedly set intentionally. The injured individual was rescued by firefighters during the incident, though their current condition remains unknown. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire and the full extent of property damage. This fire incident is distinct from a separate event on Friday involving a building collapse caused by a large tree falling onto an apartment complex in east Charlotte, which also resulted in one person being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.