Update: Lightning strike caused fatal fire at Chesapeake senior complex, officials say

  • Source: Norfolk Virginian-Pilot/HamptonRoads.com
  • Published: 07/18/2017 12:37 PM

Fire officials on Tuesday identified one of the victims who died in a fatal fire at a senior living complex as 61-year-old Cynthia Martenis. Three people died, six were injured and more than 150 displaced in the four-alarm blaze early Saturday at Chesapeake Crossing Senior Community Apartments. Fire Chief Edmund Elliott told council members Tuesday evening that the cause was at least one lightning strike, if not more. The fire started high up in the complex, possibly in the attic, although firefighters may not be able to pinpoint the point of origin given the extent of the damage, fire spokesman Capt. Scott Saunders said.



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