VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — What’s left on Weeping Willow Lane are charred walls and broken memories. For Antonio Brittle and his children, it’s been one of the hardest weeks of their lives.
Brittle’s 4-year-old dog, Bruno, died from smoke inhalation when fire tore through their home. His son made it out safely after calling to say the power had gone out — but Bruno never did.
“Everything that wasn’t burnt between the first and second levels was complete smoke damage. It looks like my walls were painted black,” Brittle said. “First night, I slept in my truck in front of the house. I was still stuck in shock. I couldn’t believe it.”…