Home under construction in St. James destroyed by flames

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A home under construction in St. James Plantation was destroyed by flames early Friday.

The St. James Fire Chief said crews discovered the flames at a home on Sorrento Place just after 1 a.m. He said the roof was collapsed and the fire was fully involved when crews got to the scene.

The fire chief said the home was about 3 weeks from completion, but it is now a total loss. The builder told the chief that there was one electrical line inside, but there was no power to the home yet.

Several fire departments responded to the scene. The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the flames this afternoon. The chief said the home was valued at about $600,000.