VIRGINIA â Last Fridayâs fire on Chestnut Street in Virginia caused an estimated $1 million in damages and economic loss, according to the Virginia Fire Marshalâs Office.
At the same time, the cause of the fire on the second floor of 316 Chestnut Street is being listed as undetermined at this time. The building at 316 Chestnut Street is a total loss, a news release from Virginia Fire Chief Allen Lewis said.
Damages stem from a direct fire loss estimated to be $500,000 from fire, smoke and water. There is an additional $500,000 in direct economic impact loss, as well, the news release said.
VIRGINIA â Last Fridayâs fire on Chestnut Street in Virginia caused an estimated $1 million in damages and economic loss, according to the Virginia Fire Marshalâs Office.
At the same time, the cause of the fire on the second floor of 316 Chestnut Street is being listed as undetermined at this time. The building at 316 Chestnut Street is a total loss, a news release from Virginia Fire Chief Allen Lewis said.
Damages stem from a direct fire loss estimated to be $500,000 from fire, smoke and water. There is an additional $500,000 in direct economic impact loss, as well, the news release said.
VIRGINIA â Black smoke rose from downtown Virginia late Friday morning as crews battled a fire in the upper floor of a building between two longtime businesses in the city.
Multiple fire departments responded to the fire around 10:55 a.m. between Pepâs Bake Shop and Rocks The Jewelers on the 300 block of Chestnut Street.
Firefighters attempted to reach the fire from the inside but safety concerns halted those plans.
Flames roared through the top of the building, evacuating nearby businesses and closing off a block of downtown Virginia as crews fought the blaze and bystanders took photos, videos and provided water bottles to first responders.
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