Starting next Monday, there will be six new options in downtown…
A vehicle crashed involving a scooter caused serious injuries …
Advertisement
Ceiling fan sparks Norfolk house fire
Updated: Sunday, 01 Jul 2012, 8:32 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 30 Jun 2012, 7:41 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A faulty ceiling fan started a house fire that displaced two people Saturday evening.
Norfolk Fire Chief Garry Windley said crews were called to 561 Burksdale Road at 6:18 p.m. They arrived six minutes later to find fire coming from the home's attic. Firefighters cut a ventilation hole in the home's roof, which helped them contain the fire to the top floor.
Crews had the fire under control at 6: 41 p.m.
Two adults were displaced by the fire, and they will be staying with family, Windley said.
The on-scene commander called for an additional engine to help the other 22 firefighters deal with any problems from high air temperatures. However, firefighters controlled the flames quickly enough that the extra help was unneeded, Windley said.
No one suffered injures in the fire. No word on damage to the home.
Opinions that are derogatory, attack other users or are offensive in nature may be removed. WAVY is not responsible for the content posted in this comment section. We reserve the right to remove any offensive or off-topic remark or thread. To mark a comment for review by a moderator, click "Flag as inappropriate."
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single PageAdvertisement
Photos: Local Mugshots
A photo gallery of arrest and booking photos from across the Hampton Roads area.
Advertisement