Neighbors in Norfolk’s Ghent area captured video of a chaotic scene Sunday evening where a group of dozens of young people appeared to be doing donuts, setting off fireworks and using what appears to be a flamethrower to light the street ablaze.
Video shared with News 3 shows a ring of fire at the intersection of Redgate Avenue and Greenway Court in the West Ghent area, near a playground, around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Street takeover in West Ghent
In the video, a person in a mask is holding the apparent flamethrower in the air with flames shooting out. Moments later, screaming is heard and what appears to be a firework goes off in the middle of the street.
Neighbors told News 3’s Anthony Sabella that they called the police and one unit showed up, along with a firetruck. When they arrive, the crowd scattered, neighbors said.
More video of street takeover in Norfolk
Other video taken by neighbors shows cars spinning out, doing donuts, and creating big plumes of smoke…