NORFOLK, Va. — A house fire in the Lakewood area of Norfolk left a firefighter injured and four people displaced Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire-Rescue said the fire happened in the 3500 block of White Chapel Road, which is close to Tidewater Drive. Crews responded shortly after 8:50 a.m. and arrived to see heavy smoke and flames coming from the home.
Firefighters initially started their work by battling the fire on the inside of the home, but they had to get out as the fire rapidly spread.
During a search for victims, a firefighter fell through the second floor to the first. His injuries aren't considered life-threatening, though, according to the spokesperson.
No one else was injured, but four people were displaced. The Red Cross is helping them.
The fire is being investigated.