UPDATE: Lightning possibly to blame for Figure 8 fire

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Fire crews put out flames at a home on Figure Eight Island overnight.

New Hanover County Fire Chief Donnie Hall said the call came in around 5:15 a.m. Friday reporting a fire at 9 Clamdigger Court. Chief Hall said no one was home at the time of the fire, and crews were able to get the flames under control.

The StarNews reports the fire was likely caused by lightning, according to New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshal Ray Griswold.