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Virginia Beach house fire displaces 3 people and 2 dogs

Virginia Beach Fire Department says they responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of Wessex Lane in the Lake James section of the city around 11:53 p.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — 3 people and 2 dogs were displaced from their home after a house fire in Virginia Beach which started late Sunday night.

Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) says they responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of Wessex Lane in the Lake James section of the city around 11:53 p.m. VBFD along with VBRescue, Virginia Beach Police and auto-aid from Chesapeake Fire Department all responded to the fire.

When firefighters got to the scene they saw heavy fire coming from the home with a house next door receiving heat damage to its side. 

The fire was marked under control in about 20 minutes just before 12:15 a.m. 

Three residents and 2 dogs are displaced due to the damage. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.

The cause is under investigation.

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