SUFFOLK (VA) CREWS MAKE QUICK WORK OF CHIMNEY FIRE

SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA

RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

(November 20, 2021): Suffolk Fire & Rescue responded to reports
of a residential structure fire in the 900 Block of Freeman Mill Road.
Emergency Communications was contacted at 7:48p.m and the first fire unit arrived on scene at
7:57 p.m.

First arriving units found active fire coming from the chimney. Crews worked quickly and were able
to contain the fire to the chimney area. The 2 occupants will be able to stay at the residence.
Apparatus that responded to the incident included Engine 8, Engine 7, Engine 2, Ladder 3, Rescue
1, Battalion 1, Medic 8, EMS 1, Tanker 1, Tanker 7, Tanker 8, and Safety 1.