LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE:
The Lynchburg Fire Marshal has determined that Tuesday’s fire was accidental in nature, according to the Lynchburg Fire Department.
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The fire happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday at the 1200 block of Garfield Avenue, where crews said heavy flames were coming from the second floor of the two-story, wood-frame building.
We’re told that the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but people in the neighborhood told crews the building was regularly used by people experiencing homelessness.
Crews said the fire could have been caused by a candle or other heating source, but the cause was not formally identified.
Damages are estimated to be in excess of $20,000, according to the Lynchburg Fire Marshal.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in Lynchburg just after 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Firefighters arrived at the scene at the 1200 block of Garfield Avenue, where they say heavy flames were coming from the second floor of the two-story, wood-frame building.
Officials say firefighters began an exterior attack and then conducted a primary search of the home, and it was determined that no one was inside the home.
The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes and crews remained on the scene for about two hours, according to firefighters.
Officials say no injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the incident.