Wilmington fire crews respond to apartment fire

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department responded overnight to a residential apartment structure fire on Constitution Blvd. around 11 p.m. Saturday.

Crews reported seeing smoke when they arrived. Assistant Chief Sammy Flowers said the fire had been extinguished by the time they arrived. Fire Crews continued to check the apartment and set up ventilation to clear all smoke.

Flowers said there was minor damage. One resident wanted a medical evaluation and was treated at the scene. There was no further reported injuries.

Flowers said the fire was ruled an accidental cooking fire.