Firefighters rescue three in Myrtle Grove apartment blaze

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Three people were rescued from a Myrtle Grove apartment complex in a fire Monday evening, according to Wilmington Fire Department.

WFD posted on Twitter that crews with the department and New Hanover County Fire and Rescue were on the scene around 4:45 p.m. at 5400 Pond Drive.

They said two people were rescued from a balcony and another in a second apartment.

NHC and WFD units are on scene of a residential structure fire. Working fire with 2 victims trapped on division 2 balcony and 1 victim in second apartment. Fire is under control and victims rescued.

— WilmingtonFD (@WilmingtonFD) March 25, 2019

WFD says the fire was out around 5:05 p.m.

One person was reportedly transported to the hospital for treatment.