Large fire breaks out at home on Figure Eight Island

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WTVD) -- A large fire broke out at a home on Figure Eight Island Wednesday afternoon.

The Wilmington Fire Department assisted the New Hanover County Fire Rescue with the fire at the two-story, single family residential structure.

Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible on 50 percent of the house, according to the WFD.

No other information was immediately released.