Hampton man dies in overnight fire on Thursday
A Hampton man died in a house fire on Thursday.
Fire crews responded to the 200 block of LaSalle Avenue following a report of a structure fire about 2:40 a.m. There was heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home when firefighters arrived, and they learned that a man was trapped inside.
They found a man, described only as in his 60s, in the house. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officials did not identify the man, citing privacy laws. Two adults and a child were also in the house but made it out safely, according to the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue. They are being helped by the Red Cross.
A firefighter was also treated for a heat-related illness. Investigators have not determined the cause but “it does not appear suspicious,” according to a news release.
Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, gavin.stone@virginiamedia.com
