DANVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
Authorities responded to a house fire on Wednesday morning around 6 a.m.
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When the first crew arrived, they say they saw heavy smoke around the house.
According to the fire department, crews went into the house but had to back out due to the amount of fire in the rest of the house. Crews say they were then able to control the fire from the outside and were later able to go back inside.
Two adults and four children have been displaced as a result of the fire, and the Red Cross is working to help them.
As of 9:20 a.m., crews are still on the scene and the fire is still under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Danville on Wednesday morning.
Authorities say they are at 151A James Road, according to a tweet sent around 6:45 a.m.
DFD WORKING FIRE: 151A James Road. Heavy smoke and fire showing on arrival. Now a defensive (outside) operation. All occupants are outside the house. pic.twitter.com/WDIe5aw1Hv
— Danville Fire Department (@DanvilleVaFire) October 14, 2020
When crews first arrived, they say there was heavy smoke and fire.
Authorities say that everyone is out of the house.