MATTHEWS FIRE & EMS

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Crews are on scene of a major gas line rupture and fire at Pleasant Plains and Morningwood. Please avoid the area.

S. Trade St. will be closed from 9am on Friday 5/8 through 11pm on 5/9 for Summerfest. Please allow for extra time or seek alternate routes. @matthewsncgov @matthewspolice #onetownoneteam #MatthewsNC

Traffic Alert - The traffic lights are out on Highway 51 from Fullwood Lane to Sam Newell Road. Please treat these intersections as a four-way stop. @DukeEnergy crews are en route to make repairs. @MatthewsFireEMS @Medic911Press @townofmatthews

We’re looking for a Captain! Progressive, firefighter friendly culture. 3 new engines and a ladder in 2027. Great benefits. Competitive pay. #onetownoneteam #firefighterjobs #matthewsnc @matthewsncgov

The 485 ramp from 74 westbound will be closed for an extended period of time due to a motor vehicle accident

Crews are in scene of a working fire in the 1700-blk of Windsor Crossing Drive. Please yield to emergency vehicles. @matthewspolice @townofmatthews

Traffic Alert - Hwy. 74 eastbound just before I-485 is down to one lane due to a vehicle crash. There is no estimate on when this will be fully reopened. @MatthewsFireEMS @townofmatthews

Mobile food pantry today until noon or food runs out! 1201 Crews Rd @matthewspolice #FreeFood

Matthews,NC**Residential Structure Fire*<00:22] 1637 Sam Newell Road, vacant home heavily involved, no injuries were reported. @MatthewsFireEMS ,Idlewild, @CharlotteFD FDs responded. Investigation ongoing. 📸>@MatthewsFireEMS Mecklenburg County #FireinNC

485 at John St will be closed for an extended period of time due to a very serious accident. Seek alternate routes and always, yield to all emergency vehicles. @matthewspolice @townofmatthews

E. John St between 485 and Union County will be closed for an extended period of time due to a serious car accident. Seek alternate routes. @matthewspolice @townofmatthews @StallingsFire @IndianTrailGOV

Sam Newell is closed due to flooding between 51 and 74. Seek alternate routes. #TurnAroundDontDrown @matthewspolice @townofmatthews

🚨 Tropical Storm Warning is in Effect 🚨 A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected within Mecklenburg County in the next 36 hours.

We will be conducting training at the old Texas Roadhouse at the intersection of Hwy 51 & 74 Tuesday - Saturday. There will be an abundance of emergency vehicles and Hollywood (fake) smoke in the area. There is no emergency! @townofmatthews @matthewspolice

485 Outer is closed between Providence and John due to a fatal crash. NC Highway Patrol is the lead investigating agency. No further will be released from Matthews Fire. @NCSHP @matthewspolice @townofmatthews

@charlottefire HazMat is assisting with pumping off the remaining fuel from the truck. Please use caution when driving in the area. Remember, SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER for emergency workers.

@Huntersville_FD @Clt_TrafficGuy They must have been driving the 485 loop.

Hey @Clt_TrafficGuy. We think we saw Saturday’s 100 newbies when we were responding to a crash on the Interstate. Welcome new folks! Remember: Move to the right, for sirens and lights. #MoveOver #CLTtraffic

Guns and Hoses with the win!! Thanks to all who showed up and especially those who donated. @matthewspolice @townofmatthews

Play ball!!! @matthewspolice @townofmatthews