Five people lose their home in Virginia Beach fire, one rushed to hospital
Jan 25, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Beach firefighters worked to put out an apartment fire early Saturday morning. The VBFD said five people lost their home and another person was rushed to a local hospital.
Crews tell 10 On Your Side they got the call just before 2:30 a.m. for an apartment complex that had caught fire on Deacons Lane. They were able to put the fire out within about a half-hour.
Five people and a dog reportedly lost their home in the fire. A VBFD spokesperson said one person was treated for smoke inhalation and was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Courtesy: VBFD
Courtesy: VBFD
Courtesy: VBFD
Courtesy: VBFD
10 On Your Side is working to learn how that person is doing.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Red Cross is working to find temporary housing for the residents.
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