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Multiple townhomes damaged in Virginia Beach fire

Posted at 2:34 PM, Feb 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-12 23:55:13-05

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Eleven people are displaced following a 2-alarm fire in Virginia Beach.

It happened in the 3300 block of Boynton Court just before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

When firefighters arrived heavy smoke and fire could be seen coming from the back side of the townhomes.

A few moments later, gusty winds fueled the flames causing it to grow into the 2-alarm fire.

Officials tell News 3, ten units from two buildings within the neighborhood were damaged by the fire.

Nine fire units were called to the scene to help put out the flames.

No one was hurt in the incident.

The Red Cross is assisting families who have been affected by this fire.

Fire officials are trying to determine what caused this fire.

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