Apartment fire in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News fire crews responded to an apartment fire Tuesday evening in the 1200 block of 21st Street.

The fire broke out at around 10:52 p.m. in the 2-story residential structure. Crews arrived within minutes and put the fire out.

Deputy Chief Scott Liebold told WAVY.com occupants in both units escaped unharmed thanks to a properly working smoke detector.

Liebold urged people to check their smoke detectors monthly and to contact the Newport News Fire Department for a free detector if they do not have one. The number to call is 757-926-8009.

The building sustained damage to the second floor water area as well as minor water damage to the downstairs.