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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
2 sheds a complete loss in Chesapeake fire
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two small sheds are a complete loss following a fire on Long Ridge Road in southern Chesapeake, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. Around 7:52 p.m., emergency dispatchers got reports of a barn fire in the 1800 block of Long Ridge Road, and when Engine Company 6 arrived 10 minutes later, they reported two small sheds heavily involved in fire, the fire department said. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in a few minutes, the fire department said, and no one was reported injured. Both structures were a complete loss, the fire department said. The fire was determined to be accidental. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chesapeake Fire Department responds to commercial fire in Indian River Shopping Center
On Sunday morning, the Chesapeake Fire Department was dispatched to 4323 Indian River Road at about 4:05 a.m. The response came after multiple 911 calls reported flames at the rear of the shopping center, according to a release. The first fire engine arrived on scene at roughly 4:11 a.m. and found an active fire along the roofline. With aid from Norfolk Fire-Rescue and the Virginia Beach Fire Department, the Chesapeake Fire Department deployed hose lines both inside and outside the structure, according to the release. The fire was found to be located at a main power feed, which required crews to control the fire until Dominion Energy could disconnect power. The fire was controlled at about 4:41 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has been ruled accidental. The building was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chesapeake Fire Department responds to commercial fire in Indian River Shopping Center
On Sunday morning, the Chesapeake Fire Department was dispatched to 4323 Indian River Road at about 4:05 a.m. The response came after multiple 911 calls reported flames at the rear of the shopping center, according to a release. The first fire engine arrived on scene at roughly 4:11 a.m. and found an active fire along the roofline. With aid from Norfolk Fire-Rescue and the Virginia Beach Fire Department, the Chesapeake Fire Department deployed hose lines both inside and outside the structure, according to the release. The fire was found to be located at a main power feed, which required crews to control the fire until Dominion Energy could disconnect power. The fire was controlled at about 4:41 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has been ruled accidental. The building was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chesapeake Fire controls flames at Indian River Shopping Center
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Chesapeake Fire Department is responding to a working fire at the Indian River Shopping Center Sunday, May 18. Firefighters responded to the fire around 4:11 a.m., with reports of flames appearing from the back of the shopping center. Norfolk Fire-Rescue and the Virginia Beach Fire Department assisted in putting out the fire. The fire was ruled to be under control around 4:41 a.m. No injuries have been reported. The unit under fire was under renovations and the fire was ruled as accidental. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Four rescued from distressed vessel on Lake Drummond in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two adults and two children were rescued from a distressed vessel in Chesapeake on Saturday evening. The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a report of a distressed vessel on Lake Drummond around 7:40 p.m. following a 911 call indicating the boat was taking on water. Despite limited cell coverage in the area, emergency dispatchers determined that the vessel was in trouble. The boaters, consisting of two adults and two children, reported no injuries but expressed growing concern as nightfall approached. In response, the fire department deployed three rescue boats. One was staged at the Dismal Swamp Canal while the other two were launched into the feeder ditch for direct access to Lake Drummond. While the rescue boats were en route, the distressed vessel was able to return safely to the pier on the Suffolk side of Lake Drummond. All the boaters made it back to shore unharmed. In light of the incident, Chesapeake firefighters want to remind the public of the importance of bringing reliable communication devices and appropriate safety lighting when in remote areas. Fortunately, the family involved was able to contact emergency dispatch using a cellphone, which allowed for a timely and coordinated response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
