VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A fire forced residents out of a Virginia Beach apartment building on the afternoon of Sunday, April 2.
According to a spokesperson for the Virginia Beach Fire Dept., crews responded just before 2:00 p.m. Sunday to the Crescent Square Apartments on Diamond Springs Road.
Fire officials told News 3 no injuries were reported.
Fire crews said the fire is believed to be accidental and started in a kitchen.
Crews added a sprinkler system activation kept the fire contained, but power was turned off for the building as the electrical system has to be inspected by electricians.
The fire department says 72 people were temporarily displaced due to no power in the building. Residents will be able to return to the building once electrical is approved.
Additionally, the department says 20 of the units were impacted by water damage. Those who reside in the 20 water damaged units will be unable to return immediately.
