Building shuttered after massive fire scorches condo complex

A fire at Shallowbag Bay in Manteo early Wednesday morning caused major damage to a six-unit building, leaving 10 people without homes. Five of the six units were occupied at the time, but all residents were able to evacuate safely, thanks in part to working smoke alarms. Three units were heavily damaged by flames while the others suffered smoke and water damage, and the building has been declared uninhabitable. Local first responders quickly contained the fire, and organizations like the Red Cross and community members are now helping displaced families as the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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