VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A fire tore through a Virginia Beach home early Wednesday morning, injuring one of the firefighters on scene as crews battled the blaze.
It was just after 2 a.m. when firefighters were called to the 3300 block of Head of River Road in Virginia Beach. Once they arrived, officials say flames were seen coming from the house.
After a 45 minute battle, firefighters had the fire under control though the house is a total loss.
A firefighter was injured and taken to Sentara Princess Anne Hospital for a minor injury and is expected to make a full recovery.
Approximately 30 Fire and EMS personnel were on scene to help. The structure was unoccupied and no civilians were hurt.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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