WECT INVESTIGATES: Carolina Beach officials claim county overstepped jurisdiction in condo fire investigation, allege possible ethics violations By Michael Praats | April 12, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT - Updated April 12 at 5:28 PM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The actions of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chair Julia Olson-Boseman are being questioned by the Town of Carolina Beach after she allegedly directed the county manager to instruct county staff to conduct an investigation into the recent condominium fire in Carolina Beach.
But Carolina Beach officials say county staff were acting outside of their jurisdiction to do so, however, the county disagrees.
There are also ethical questions regarding the actions since, according to the emails, Olson-Boseman, who is an attorney, said she was legally representing some of the fire victims.
Carolina Beach Bar Club to hold fundraiser for Paradise Cove fire victims Over a dozen lives were changed after fire tore through Paradise Cove condominiums. (Source: WECT News) By Elly Cosgrove | April 10, 2021 at 10:40 AM EDT - Updated April 10 at 10:43 AM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Bar Club organized a fundraising event for two victims of the Paradise Cove fire who lost everything.
The funds raised will be used to help local residents Callie Ryan and Chad Jeffrey, who lost everything in last Friday’s fire, including pets.
The event is today, April 10th, from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. at The Last Resort in Carolina Beach.
âIâm scared people are going to dieâ: 911 call reveals chaotic scene as massive fire ripped through Carolina Beach condo complex
Fire alert system at paradise Cove was found to be compliant By WECT Staff and Kassie Simmons | April 7, 2021 at 11:21 AM EDT - Updated April 7 at 7:05 PM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A recently released 911 call reveals the chaotic moments after a massive fire broke out at a condominium complex in Carolina Beach last Friday.
The fire was first reported at the Paradise Cove Condominiums off Spencer Farlow Drive and near Snowâs Cut Bridge just before 1 p.m. Heavy flames and smoke were billowing from one of the 12-unit buildings as firefighters arrived at the scene.
CBFD: Fire protection system was in compliance at time of Paradise Cove condos fire
CBFD: Fire protection system was in compliance at time of Paradise Cove condos fire By WECT Staff | April 7, 2021 at 8:42 AM EDT - Updated April 7 at 12:30 PM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Fire Department has confirmed that the annual inspection of the fire protection system at Paradise Cove condos was in compliance, Fire Chief Alan Griffin said in a statement Wednesday.
Carolina Beach officials released the statement after receiving multiple media requests asking whether the fire protection system was operating properly at the time of the massive fire at the complex on April 2.
Officials ask for patience as investigation into cause of massive Carolina Beach condo fire continues
Officials ask for patience as investigation into cause of massive Carolina Beach condo fire continues By WECT Staff | April 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM EDT - Updated April 5 at 12:22 PM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Local, state, and federal officials continue to investigate what caused a massive fire a Carolina Beach condominium complex on Friday.
The fire was first reported at the Paradise Cove Condominiums off Spencer Farlow Drive and near Snows Cut Bridge just before 1 p.m. Heavy flames and smoke were billowing from one of the 12-unit buildings as firefighters arrived at the scene.