Residential Structure Fire on Beechwood Drive

On February 5, 2023, Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to a building fire in the 100 Block of Beechwood Drive. First arriving units found heavy fire showing from multiple windows and smoke pushing from the eaves of the single-story brick residence. Fire crews performed an aggressive interiorattack and performed search and rescue efforts for possible occupants. One occupant had evacuated priorto arrival of fire units and was alerted of the fire by smoke detectors. The residence sustained heavy fire damage. The two occupants were displaced and were assisted by the Red Cross.

- Photos courtesy of Suffolk FR