Smoking material blamed for VB apartment fire that damaged 8 units

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — More than a dozen people and eight animals were displaced as a result of what fire officials deemed an accidental fire to an apartment building in the 600 block of Pheasant Run Thursday, a fire official said.

The fire, which damaged eight apartment units, started in a trashcan on the second-floor stairwell of the apartment building from discarded smoking material, and the fire is no longer under investigation, according to Barbara Morrison, a public information officer with the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

No one was reported injured, she said.

Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to the fire just before 4 p.m. WAVY Chopper 10 also got footage of the scene in the above video. Images from the scene show heavy flames coming from the roof of the residence.

The call came in just before 4 p.m. The fire was marked under control just before 5 p.m., and fire crews did not yet report the fire completely out as of 7 p.m. due to some lingering hot spots.

No injuries were reported. Thirteen people, six cats and two dogs were displaced. Red Cross is assisting with relocation.

Video of the scene shows piece of the building falling off as the fire spreads. WAVY-10 viewers have been sending videos and photos of the scene. Check back for updates.

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