Update 10:50 a.m. — According to an update from the Suffolk Fire Chief, North Main Street remains closed from the 1200 block of North Main Street to the intersection of East Constance Road.
The chief said crews were still working to extinguish hot spots. Two occupants were able to self-evacuate a second-floor apartment without injuries.
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SUFFOLK, Va. — Part of N. Main Street in Suffolk is closed after a fire tore through a building, causing part of it to collapse, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue.
Crews were sent to the 700 block of N. Main Street around 10 p.m., fire officials say. Crews say they saw fire on the roof of the building and heavy smoke inside.
WATCH: Massive fire tears through building in Suffolk
Firefighters searched for anyone inside, then worked for hours to extinguish the fire, officials say. The fire was put out around 3:45 a.m.
Throughout the morning, crews continued to work on hot spots in the building—which has partially collapsed, officials say.
As crews continue to work, N. Main Street is closed from the 1200 block of N. Main Street to the intersection of E. Constance Road. It's expected to reopen around noon, officials say.
No one was injured in the fire, officials say. Officials also confirmed that there is no risk of hazardous materials in the run-off from the building.
Officials learned the second floor of the building had an apartment that two people were staying in. They were home when the fire broke out, but left the building before crews arrived, officials added.
Suffolk Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause of the fire.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
