One person in custody after early morning fire at building in Surf City

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — One person is in custody after an early morning fire in Surf City Tuesday.

According to a spokesperson for the town, fire crews were called around 6 a.m. to the old Blizzard’s Motel at 213 N. Shore Dive.

Units from Surf City, Pender EMS & Fire, North Topsail Beach, and Topsail Beach all responded to the blaze. The building was heavily involved when crews arrived, but they were able to get the fire under control by 8 a.m.

The Surf City Police Department was on scene as well and made an arrest for trespassing on the property and have Patrick Tidridge in custody.

There were no injuries reported in the fire, and damage was mostly contained to the structure.

Roads have been cleared for travel. Goldsboro Avenue, N. Topsail Drive, N. Shore Drive, and Greensboro Avenue are all re-opened.