House fire displaces York County family; investigation into cause underway

YORK COUNTY, Va. — The York County Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1700 block of Old York Hampton Highway late Tuesday, displacing the home’s occupants, officials said.

Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:30 p.m. and encountered heavy flames upon arrival. Crews quickly deployed hose lines and attacked the fire both inside and outside the structure. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and fully extinguished by 2 a.m.

Dominion Energy and Virginia Natural Gas personnel also responded to secure utility services. All residents had safely gotten out of the house before firefighters arrived and are staying with relatives. An adjacent home sustained minor heat damage…

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