First responder hospitalized after battling warehouse fire in Iron Gate

PHOTOS: A first responder has been hospitalized with complications from battling a warehouse fire in Iron Gate Monday. According to Iron Gate Volunteer Fire & Rescue, crews responded to reports of a fire around 1:15 p.m. at the Garten Plant warehouse. Thick smoke could be seen coming from the building but no one was inside during the time of the fire, according to firefighters. One member was transported to the hospital with complications, firefighters say. The identity and condition of the first responder has not been released. According to the Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department, the warehouse is described as very large and used to store paper and carpet products. The fire remains under investigation.
WDBJ-TV CBS 7 Roanoke

9 people and 3 pets displaced in Chesapeake house fire

The Chesapeake Fire Department is investigating a house fire Tuesday morning that displaced nine people. According to officials, crews were notified of a fire in the 2500 block of Border Road at 8:33 a.m. This is in the South Norfolk section of the city. Crews arrived to the scene and found heavy smoke coming from the home. One WAVY 10 viewer was able to capture video of the fire before firefighters arrived, showing heavy smoke spilling out from the house. The fire was located in the kitchen and was marked under control by 9:11 a.m. Three adults, six children and three pets were displaced by the fire. Red Cross has been called to assist with lodging arrangements. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
WAVY-TV NBC 10 Portsmouth

Firefighter injured in Norfolk fire, 5 residents displaced

PHOTOS: One firefighter suffered minor injuries following a fire at a two-story home on Marshall Avenue Monday evening. Norfolk Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief M. Scott Murphy said the fire started at the rear of the house in the 700 block of Marshall Avenue and was on both floors. Smoke detectors alerted residents, and there were five people in the residence that were evacuated safely and are displaced. The Red Cross is helping the occupants.
WAVY-TV NBC 10 Portsmouth

Bristol Fire Department awarded grant to provide free smoke detectors to locals

Three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms, or smoke alarms that failed to operate, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That's why the Bristol Virginia Fire Department is working to ensure residents are protected. The department has been awarded a Community Risk Reduction Smoke Alarm Grant through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. As a result, the department will receive a supply of smoke detectors that can be installed in Bristol, Virginia homes, free of charge. "Some detectors kind of operate by our motto, and that is to save lives and protect property," said Chief Mike Armstrong, of the Bristol Virginia Fire Department.
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