A residential house fire was called in at approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, March 27th. One home was 100 percent consumed and another was 75 percent consumed. Both homes are located on Ocean View Drive in the neighborhood of Ocean Sound Village.
Multiple fire departments responded. Fire fighting was difficult because of windy conditions. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.
Mayor Tuman wishes to express his gratitude to the fire departments that responded to
this fire.
NEW - Press Conference on House Fire at NTB
A press conference was held at NTB Town Hall on Friday, April 16th at 2:00 p.m.
NTB Deputy Fire Chief George Moore made a statement indicating that a joint investigation by the NTB Fire Department, NC State Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives concluded that this was an intentionally set fire.
There is a reward of up to $10,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this fire.
