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Space heater blamed for fire

Updated: Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010, 7:48 AM EST
Published : Monday, 04 Jan 2010, 9:04 AM EST

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Virginia Beach fire crews responded to a house fire in the 1200 blk. of Brookhill Court Monday morning.

A space heater placed to close to combustibles in the home's garage is what started the blaze, according to Tim Riley with the Virginia Beach Fire Department. The fire has been ruled accidental.

No one was injured in the fire, however three people were displaced.

Stay with WAVY.com and WAVY News 10 for any additional information as it becomes available.
 

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