Avalon Oaks Fire Was 'One of the Worst Scenarios You Can Get'
Firefighters continue investigating what caused Friday's fire while residents begin picking up the pieces.
Wilmington firefighters continue investigating what caused Friday’s four alarm fire as Avalon Oaks residents begin picking up the pieces two days after the flames displaced a total of 35 people. Deputy Fire Chief Rick McClellan said that, contrary to a previous report, it has not been determined that a gas grill was the cause of the fire. McClellan said interviews with residents will continue in the upcoming days, and it could be another week before the investigation is completed. The fire is not considered suspicious, and McClellan said it’s possible no definitive cause for the fire is ever determined. Michaela Stanelun was among the residents to lose nearly everything during the fire. She was sitting with her husband, the couple was …
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Jen James
2:21 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
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