Three Lighting Strikes, One House Fire in Oak Island

On May 8, 2024, the Oak Island Fire Department responded to a lightning strike at a home on NE 4th Street, causing property damage but not a fire. The fire then redirected to an active structure fire at 302 W Yacht Drive, resulting in a 75% structure fire.

The fire was contained within 45 minutes, causing a total loss but no significant damage to surrounding structures.

The Town of Oak Island and the Fire Department thanked mutual aid responders, including the Oak Island Police Department, Bolivia Fire Department, Brunswick County EMS, Southport Fire Department, St. James Fire Department, Sunny Point Fire & Rescue, Sunset Harbor Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department, and Leland Fire Department.

Source : Oak Island Fire Dept Media release