CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Five people are without a place to live after a house fire in Chesapeake.
The fire broke out at a home in the 2600 block of Meadows Landing Road just after 3 p.m. Monday, in the Western Branch section of the city.
No one was inside the home at the time of the fire, except for several pets. A neighbor passing by called in the fire.
Firefighters were able to rescue most of the animals, but a few did not make it. Firefighters said there was extensive smoke and fire damage to the home.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.