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Fire damages 12 apartments in Norfolk, firefighter hurt

Norfolk apartment fire feb 25 2024
Posted at 10:18 AM, Feb 25, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-26 09:52:57-05

NORFOLK, Va. - A firefighter was hurt responding to an apartment fire Sunday morning. Investigators say 12 units were damaged.

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Firefighters were called to Scott Street for flames and smoke around 4 a.m. According to a release from Norfolk Fire-Rescue, crews had the flames under control by 5:15.

No one living inside the apartments was hurt and the hurt firefighter was taken to the hospital, but is expected to survive.

The Red Cross says they've helped 16 people who were impacted by the fire. Nine of the 12 damaged units were occupied, the Red Cross added.

Fire investigators are working to determine a cause.