News

Actions

Lightning strike sparks fire in Virginia Beach

Posted
and last updated

Virginia Beach, Va. – Fire crews worked to extinguish a structure fire in the 2400 block of Pitchfork Way in the Southgate section of Virginia Beach on Thursday afternoon.

The fire was reported as a possible lightning strike at 3:21 pm and crews arrived to find fire showing from the roof.

All of the home’s occupants had escaped by the time firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported.

Sign up for our Morning E-mail Newsletter to receive the latest headlines in your inbox.