The fire was knocked down and contained to the first floor in approximately twenty (20) minutes. The fire building is described as a 3 story, corner building with apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors. This building suffered fire and smoke damage to the liquor store, with smoke extension to the second floor. Twenty-two (22) Wilmington Firefighters, three (3) Engine Companies, one (1) Ladder Companies and a Rescue Company brought the fire scene under control in approximately 20 minutes at 0708 hours.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The Wilmington Fire Department Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the fire.