DANVILLE, Va. – Investigators said arson is the cause of a house fire at 118 Johnson Street on that left three people displaced in Danville.
When crews arrived at 4:36 am on Saturday morning, the fire was coming from the left-rear side of the house, officials said.
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Crews made sure everyone was out of the home and were able to get the fire under control in about 10 minutes.
Damage was contained to the left-rear side of the structure with smoke damage throughout the home.
Three engines, one ladder truck, a safety officer and a chief officer responded along with the fire marshal, the Danville Police Department and the lifesaving crew. Units were on the scene for an hour and a half.
Authorities are still investigating.