WILMINGTON — Following an investigation from the Fire Marshal’s Office, a fire at Mill Creek apartments was ruled an accident due to improperly discarded smoking materials.
The Wilmington Fire Department responded to the fire around 6:30 p.m. Sunday when one of the buildings at Mill Creek Court was ablaze with heavy smoke and flames. Crews were alerted someone was trapped on the second-floor balcony and firefighters were able to rescue the person, who was then transported to the hospital but expected to recover. WPD also saved two pets from the fire.
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Due to building damage, 11 residents and 11 pets are currently displaced. Partners at Red Cross are assisting those residents with temporary housing and personal needs.
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