CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A Chesterfield Police officer pulled a person from a burning home Sunday before firefighters arrived, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded just before noon to a house fire in the 3000 block of Newquay Lane, officials with Chesterfield Fire and EMS said.
The first firefighters on the scene found smoke and fire coming from several sides of the home. The blaze was brought under control in less than 30 minutes.
The person rescued by the officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Two police officers were also treated on scene for minor injuries.
Three people were displaced as a result of the fire. The Chesterfield Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
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