Oak Island Fire Department responds to house fire
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Oak Island Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday morning.
According to the fire department, initial reports say that two people and one dog were inside the house when it caught fire just before 6:30 a.m. They were able to self-evacuate and call 9-1-1 with no injuries reported.
When crews arrived, they found the house engulfed in flames. which caused further concern for neighboring homes due to 25 mph wind gusts.
The fire department says that the home is considered a total loss, and damage was reported to one of the neighboring homes.
As of the time of this release, a cause of the fire is not known, but a full investigation is underway.
With this being the first total loss house fire in Oak Island since July of 2024, the fire department is reminding people to please keep the area clear due to the investigation.
