Six displaced after apartment fire in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Six residents were displaced Thursday evening after a fire broke out at an apartment building near the intersection of 9th and Orange streets, according to the Wilmington Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched to the residential structure at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Crews acted quickly to contain the fire to the apartment where it started, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring units.

While the fire was confined to the apartment of origin, firefighting efforts resulted in some water damage to the apartment directly below.

Officials said six residents were displaced by the fire and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Wilmington Fire Department’s Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Wilmington Fire Department has not released additional details as the investigation continues.