Person in hospital after fire in Petersburg apartment building
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- A person is in the hospital after a fire began in the kitchen of a Petersburg apartment building on Wednesday morning.
At around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, Petersburg Fire units were dispatched to a three-story masonry apartment building at 200 Cavalier Drive for a reported structure fire.
When fire officials arrived on scene, they set a fan to move the smoke and improve visibility. They then conducted a primary search with one engine. According to officials, occupants were able to exit the building safely.
Apartment fire in Petersburg on Sept. 3. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Apartment fire in Petersburg on Sept. 3. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Apartment fire in Petersburg on Sept. 3. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Apartment fire in Petersburg on Sept. 3. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
Apartment fire in Petersburg on Sept. 3. (Photo: Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services)
The fire reportedly began in the kitchen, leading to cabinets catching fire, before sprinklers knocked the flames out.
A person was taken to the local hospital for treatment. However, officials did not say what the status of this person's injuries was. No other injuries were reported.
