SUFFOLK, Va. - Suffolk Fire & Rescue says two people may not survive following a house fire early Saturday morning. A firefighter was also injured and treated by paramedics at the scene.
Fire Chief Michael Barakey says crews were called to the home on Sleepy Hole Road in the Driver section of the city a little before 1 a.m.
When firefighters arrived on scene, two adults were already outside the home suffering critical burns, the chief said in a release. Paramedics then provided advanced life support and the two patients were ultimately taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
While treating the patients, firefighters say the fire became "well-involved" and one firefighter was hurt during the response. News 3 is told that firefighter was treated and evaluated by paramedics.
Chief Barakey tells News 3 the fire was under control by 2:30.
On September 6, 59-year-old Tyrone Brown passed away as a result of his injuries sustained in the fire. Brown was one of two occupants in the home and was initially taken to the hospital in critical condition. The second occupant remains at an area hospital and is in fair condition.
Suffolk fire marshals are investigating the cause of the flames. They say the believe the cause to have been accidental in nature.
According to an update from officials on Monday, both burn victims remain in critical condition in the ICU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
