CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Fire Department said a family of 9 and 3 pets were displaced after a house fire in the South Norfolk section of the city.
Crews from Chesapeake and the City of Norfolk said they received reports of a fire at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Upon arrival in the 2500 block of Border Road crews said they found heavy smoke coming from the residence.
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Crews said that residents and pets were evacuated before they arrived on the scene.
The fire was located and extinguished in the kitchen area of the home by 9 a.m. according to crews.
Nine people consisting of 3 adults, 6 children, and 3 pets were displaced due to fire, smoke, and water damage, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
Investigators said they were working to determine the cause of the fire.
