Candle starts fire leaving $25,000 in damages
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– According to the Wilmington Fire Department Twitter page crews responded to a residential structure fire Tuesday afternoon.
Crews responded to 1209 South 7th Street where light smoke was visible upon arrival.
Crews found a working fire in the bathroom, where they were able to contain it.
According to the Wilmington Fire Department there is smoke damage through the house causing about $25,000 in damages.
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to a candle.
Fire earlier on 1209 South 7th. Crews arrived onscene with smoke showing. Working fire in the bathroom, fire was contained to the bathroom with smoke damage through out the house. FLS determined accidental from a candle – $25,000 in damages . https://t.co/euFtXX1rxM
— WilmingtonFD (@WilmingtonFD) November 26, 2019
The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
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