Fire rips through two Sea Isle City houses early Sunday morning

Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.

A fire broke out in Sea Isle City early Sunday morning. ‏(@JoeStarbux/Twitter)

A fire broke out in Sea Isle City early Sunday morning. ‏(@JoeStarbux/Twitter)

Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.

Officials say the fire broke out shortly before sunrise on the 7500 block of Central Avenue in Sea Isle City.

The fire appeared to have sparked in a three-story residential structure before spreading to an adjacent house, according to authorities.

Officials say one firefighter suffered a minor injury. There were no other injuries.

Four residential units were declared a “total loss,” according to authorities.

The cause remains under investigation.

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