Danville house fire caused by child playing with fire

One child treated for smoke inhalation, taken to hospital

DANVILLE, Va. – Crews battled a house fire in Danville on Thursday.

The Fire Marshal’s office determined it was started by a child playing with fire. One child was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and then taken to SOVAH Hospital, according to Battalion Chief Chris Key.

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Crews arrived to 235 Plantation Road just before 1:30 p.m. to find heavy fire and smoking coming from the back of the medium-sized, one-story home.

The fire was under control by 2:02 p.m., according to Key. The house sustained major fire and water damage.

The Danville Fire Department responded with four engines, a ladder truck, a water tender, a command unit, a safety officer, a rehab unit and a Fire Marshal. 21 fire personnel were on the scene for 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Authorities say the family is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

Crews were fighting a structure fire in Danville on Thursday afternoon.

The fire department reported “heavy fire” on the back of a structure at 235 Plantation Drive.

Crews called a second alarm for additional help.


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