WFD says morning fire was arson

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department says a house fire early this morning was intentionally set. It happened before 5:30 a.m. at 508 Anderson Street.

Firefighters contained the fire to the interior of the house. They say damage estimates are about $20,000 to the structure and $2,500 to contents.

No one was home when it happened, and there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.