WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Firefighters in Wilmington responded to a fire at Deerbrook Apartments Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, according to New Hanover County Fire Rescue.
The National Weather Service says the fire was caused by a lightning strike. It happened around 1:15 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The Red Cross is helping to assist the tenants who were displaced.
Firefighters were able to rescue two pets from the fire.
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