Refrigerator blamed for 8th Street fire

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department says a fire this morning at 1022 S. 8th St. started from an electrical short in and around a refrigerator powered by an extension cord.

The fire started a little before noon in a studio/storage building behind the house. Firefighters say the refrigerator was outside, and the fire extended to the studio and caused considerable damage.