Porch fire at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront prompts evacuation

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A fire broke out on the porch of the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Sunday morning, forcing the evacuation of guests and employees.

Suffolk Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the 100 block of East Constance Road at 6:11 a.m.

When crews arrived at 6:15 a.m., they located a fire on the porch area of the hotel and quickly extinguished it.

Firefighters searched the floors above the fire for extension, and it was all clear. Ventilation occurred to remove the smoke that entered the structure…

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