Home a total loss after Wrightsville Beach fire

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A home is considered a total loss following a fire in Wrightsville Beach Thursday morning, according to town officials.

Bailey Hartsell, communications manager for the Town of Wrightsville Beach, said the fire started around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Northridge Lane, off North Lumina Avenue near Beach Access 4.

Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Matt Holland said the home is a total loss.

Officials said one person was inside the home and woke up to the house on fire. No injuries were reported.

Wilmington firefighters and Wrightsville Beach Police assisted Wrightsville Beach fire crews with the response.

Crews remained at the scene monitoring for hot spots following the fire.

North Lumina Avenue has reopened to traffic, but Northridge Lane remains closed.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.