Charlotte Fire Confirms Explosion and Fire on Lombardy Circle Was Intentionally Set At approximately 6:16 a.m. on May 2, 2025, Charlotte Fire began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the sound of an explosion in the 1600 block of Lombardy Circle. Engine 2 arrived on scene at 6:18 a.m. to find a single-story residence fully engulfed in flames. Due to the extent of structural damage, a primary search of the residence could not be conducted. A second alarm was requested at 6:33 a.m. to bring additional resources to the scene. Charlotte Fire’s Hazardous Materials Team responded quickly to secure leaking gas lines and help prevent further risk to the area. Crews worked amid dangerous and unpredictable conditions—including structural instability and active fire—to bring the incident under control. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force has determined the fire was intentionally set. The home was not occupied at the time of the explosion. Two adjacent homes sustained damage. One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries that did not require hospital transport. Estimated property and content loss is $445,000. “This fire put lives at risk—both the public and our firefighters. Intentionally set fires threaten entire neighborhoods and endanger those sworn to protect them,” said Charlotte Fire Chief @RegE_TJohnson The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.