BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators on Bald Head Island are trying to determine what sparked a blaze Saturday night that destroyed several homes.
What You Need To Know
- Fire started just before 8 p.m. in the Lighthouse Landing area
- Multiple homes were destroyed, officials say, but no injuries were reported
- Cause is still being investigated
Crews responded to a structure fire in the Lighthouse Landing area just before 8 p.m. They said the fire spread quickly to adjacent structures due to a strong north wind and began threatening surrounding areas.
It took multiple crews from neighboring areas several hours to contain the blaze. Officials say full containment was finally reached around 1 a.m. Sunday.
According to a release, three units in Lighthouse Landing were destroyed, along with one home and a crofter on North Bald Head Wynd.
No one was injured during the fire.
Fire officials say crews remained on scene through the morning to monitor for any hot spots and suppress any potential rekindling.
The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
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