DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Fire Department announced Monday that four people were injured and eight were displaced following a residential structure Fire Saturday morning.
According to officials, first responders were dispatched at 5:48 a.m. to a structure fire in the 1100 block of North Main Street. Upon arrival, they found a two-story residence with smoke showing from the second floor, and was advised that there were still occupants inside the structure.
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Crews quickly deployed attack lines and began searching for any victims. Two subjects were found and removed from the structure within minutes. A total of four people were transported with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
Crews were able to get a quick knockdown and prevented any fire spread to the adjacent house. The second floor and attic sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The residence had a total of eight occupants who will be displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.