VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach firefighters responded to house fire late Thursday night that sent two people to the hospital.
According to officials, the call came in just before 10 p.m. for the fire in the 3500 block of Stancil Street. Upon arrival, crews found the one story single family house on fire, with flames extending from the front.
There were three occupants and several pets inside the home at the time the fire started. It was marked under control at 10:23 p.m.
The residence suffered heavy fire damage in a front room into the attic and smoke damage throughout the rest of the home. The residents will be displaced.
A woman was taken to the hospital with burn injuries. A firefighter was also transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Fire officials have not released information on the extent of either of their injuries.
Two dogs were rescued, but a dog and a cat died in the fire.
The cause was determined to be accidental.
