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Accomack Co. fire leaves 3 people dead, Virginia State Police investigating

Posted at 12:47 PM, Feb 01, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-01 17:48:21-05

ACCOMACK Co., Va. – The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Chesapeake Field Office is investigating after a fatal mobile home fire in Accomack County.

According to a release by the VSP, the fire occurred around 10:45 a.m. Friday at a residence in the 2800 block of Johnson Court in Nelsonia.

Two adults and one juvenile are confirmed dead. Their remains were transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Norfolk for examination, autopsy and positive identification.

The residence was completely destroyed in the blaze, and the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature.

The investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.