Victims of massive construction fire identified, officials say

According to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.

According to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.

INJURED. THE CHARLOTTE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS IDENTIFIED THE TWO MEN KILLED IN THAT MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE. FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THE MEDICAL EXAMINER CONFIRMED THE VICTIMS TO BE DEMONTE SHERRELL AND REUBEN HOLMES. FIREFIGHTERS RECOVERED THEIR BODIES FROM THE DEBRIS ON FRIDAY. THE MEN WERE KILLED AFTER THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX. STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, BURST INTO FLAMES LAST THURSDAY. AND INVESTIGATORS SAY THE FIVE ALARM FIRE BEGAN ACCIDENTALLY. IT ALL STARTED WHEN A TRAILER CARRYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION CAUGHT FIRE. MORE THAN

Victims of massive construction fire identified, officials say

According to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.

The Charlotte Fire Department has identified the two victims killed in a massive fire at a construction site in South Charlotte along Liberty Row last Thursday.Top StoriesWS/FCS vote for metal detectors in middle schoolsEarthquake reported in western North Carolina, according to the US Geological SurveySee it? Squish it: Officials warn about the spotted lanternfly and the damage it can doGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAccording to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.Investigators discovered the bodies on Friday, May 19.Their deaths come after the construction site for an apartment complex caught fire Thursday morning. Investigators said the fire started after a spray foam insulation trailer burst into flames.According to WCNC , more than 90 firefighters rescued 15 workers at the construction site, including a worker trapped on a crane. They said the worker was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Here's a link to our previous coverage of this story. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We LoveKeep up with local news, weather, and current events with the WXII app here

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The Charlotte Fire Department has identified the two victims killed in a massive fire at a construction site in South Charlotte along Liberty Row last Thursday.

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According to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.

Investigators discovered the bodies on Friday, May 19.

Their deaths come after the construction site for an apartment complex caught fire Thursday morning. Investigators said the fire started after a spray foam insulation trailer burst into flames.

According to WCNC , more than 90 firefighters rescued 15 workers at the construction site, including a worker trapped on a crane. They said the worker was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Here's a link to our previous coverage of this story.

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Victims of massive construction fire identified, officials say

According to a press release from Charlotte Fire, the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes.

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