LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - The Landis Fire Department and the Rowan County Fire Department responded to an apartment fire early Sunday morning.

Officials state the fire occurred at the Landis Apartments in the 1300 block of Mount Mariah Church Road just before 5 a.m.

When firefighters arrived on scene they extinguished the fire and no injuries were sustained from the scene.

The Rowan County Fire Marshall's Office was called to the scene and confirmed that the fire is suspected arson.

The Landis Police Department was contacted and they requested for the NC State Bureau of Investigations to respond and assist with the investigation.

The Charlotte Fire Department was also contacted to assist with the investigation.

Police will remain the lead on the arson investigation.