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Chesapeake resident sent to hospital with burn injuries after mobile home catches fire

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A mobile home fire has left one resident with burn injuries.

The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire that occurred in the 2500 block of Devonshire Drive in the Deep Creek section of the city after receiving a call at 11:10 a.m.

Crews arrived on the scene five minutes later and reported that there was thick black smoke.

An adult resident was left with burn injuries and taken to a local emergency room. Officials say the fire was brought under control at 11:18 a.m.

Investigators have determined the fire to be accidental.