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Firefighters battle Newport News house fire

Posted at 7:21 AM, Aug 16, 2013
and last updated 2013-08-16 08:28:08-04

Newport News, Va. - Fire crews responded to the scene of a burning home in Newport News early Friday morning, officials tell NewsChannel 3.

The call came in at 5:34 a.m. The home is located on Menchville Road South, near Menchville High School.

Scene photo

Scene photo

Crews on scene reported a significant amount of fire showing from the garage area.

The fire was deemed under control at 6:11 a.m. according to Newport News Fire Chief Pincus. No injuries were reported.

Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the fire.

The house is being condemned, officials say; no one was living at the house at the time of the fire.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 as more information becomes available.