Vacant portable classroom catches fire at Tidewater Park Elementary School

Kevin Cheek

January 20, 2024 at 11:46 AM·1 min read

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Fire-Rescue is investigating a Saturday morning fire at Tidewater Park Elementary School.

Just after 8:30 a.m., crews responded to the report of a fire on East Brambleton Avenue.

When they arrived on the scene, firefighters found smoke coming from a portable classroom behind the main building.

Officials say the fire was under control by 9:01 a.m. No one was hurt and the fire is still under investigation.

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