Two homes burn on Ono Island in less than 12 hours; investigators probing connection

Orange Beach Fire Rescue is investigating two house fires on Ono Island that occurred within 12 hours of each other — one Tuesday night and another early Wednesday morning, according to WKRG News 5.

Firefighters responded to both blazes, though the exact cause of either fire has not been determined. The rapid succession of the two incidents has prompted investigators to examine whether the fires are connected.

Ono Island, located in Baldwin County near Orange Beach, Alabama, is a residential community across the bay from the Pensacola area. Details about damage, injuries, or the identity of the affected properties have not yet been released. The investigation remains ongoing as fire officials work to determine what sparked each fire.