SURF CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — A massive house fire at the North Carolina coast destroyed one island home, damaged four others, and sent thick black smoke into the sky Saturday afternoon, according to the town of Surf City.
The blaze was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the north end of Surf City, which is located about midway on Topsail Island, with North Topsail Beach to the north and Topsail Beach in the far south.
Several photos and video clips were posted on social media showing the blaze with intense flames and a huge column of smoke. Surf City officials later said one home was destroyed, two others received “significant damage,” while two more houses had minor damage.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries during the incident and were being evaluated Saturday night, officials said…