Rowan Sheriff’s Office: Kannapolis house fire started by family’s preteen son
Published 12:01 am Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Four residents were displaced following a structure fire in the 2300 block of McGee Street in Kannapolis. Heavy fire was initially reported around 1 p.m. No injuries were reported but the structure sustained significant damage. - American Red Cross
KANNAPOLIS — A family’s 12-year-old son reportedly started the fire that destroyed their Kannapolis home last week.
Four residents were displaced after the fire that broke out around 1 p.m. in the 2300 block of McGee Street. Although no injuries were reported, the damage was significant.
According to a report from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the family’s son started the fire after he got into a locked room where matches were kept. He reportedly went through a doggy door to access the room.
The report indicated that the son had a history of starting fires, so the parents had taken precautions to prevent him from accessing fire-starting materials.
According to the report, the son attempted to douse the flames with a cooler full of water, but it was too late by the time he did. No charges have been filed.
