HAMPTON, Va. — A Hampton resident was taken to a hospital following a large structure fire Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
Hampton Fire & Rescue responded to the fire at 8:45 a.m. on Willow Oaks Boulevard. One resident was caught in the house fire, they were found with serious injuries and taken to a burn unit in Norfolk.
watch: Hampton fire seriously injures one, displaces 15
On the scene: Hampton fire seriously injures one, displaces 15
The fire itself affected three units and displaced 15 people, according to fire officials. Crews called for a second-alarm fire because of a victim’s presence and heavy smoke.
