We see DWIs 24/7 now. They’re just as prevalent during the day as they are at night. In my experience there’s definitely an increase,” said Willett.

Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason said 4 firefighters were injured: 2 suffered concussions, 1 broke an ankle, and a 4th was transported to the UNC Burn Clinic at Chapel Hill for severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands.

Wilmington police responded to a gas leak on Tuesday after a vehicle struck a gas line on New Centre Drive from Bob King Drive

According to prosecutors in court, a witness saw Beach leaving the scene at New Centre Drive and followed Beach.

Authorities in Wilmington, including the Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Fire Department, are repsonding to reports of an explosion and fireon the s

Jason Lee Beach, 46, was arrested after crashing into a gas line in Wilmington, triggering a building explosion that injured three firefighters. He faces multiple charges, including DWI and felony injury.

First responders are holding a press conference to answer questions about the gas explosion that injured four firefighters and destroyed a building on New Centre Drive on Aug. 19.

A massive explosion rocked the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, Tuesday morning after a car crashed into a building’s gas line.