Fire at Chesapeake auto repair shop causes road closure on S. Military Hwy

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire at an auto repair shop on South Military Highway Wednesday morning.

According to officials, crews were dispatched to the 2900 block of South Military Highway around 5:20 a.m. for reports of a commercial building fire. Upon arrival to the scene, crews saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the building and multiple vehicles also on fire.

As a result of the fire, the westbound lanes of South Military Highway nearby State Street were closed, according to Chesapeake Public Works. All lanes have since reopened.

A WAVY 10 viewer who wishes to remain anonymous sent video of the fire, showing just how intense the flames and smoke were towards the beginning of the incident…

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