CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A large early-morning fire tore through a Chesterfield apartment building on Wooded Glen Court Thursday, trapping residents on balconies and in windows, injuring at least two people and leaving about 40 displaced, according to Chesterfield Fire EMS Chief Edward Senter.
Crews were called to the 6400 block of Wooded Glen Court just before 2 a.m. Thursday, January 8.
Engine 201 from the Chester Fire Station arrived at approximately 2:02 a.m. to find heavy fire spreading rapidly on the third floor of the building and beginning to push through the attic, according to Senter.
Watch: Chief Senter on Wooded Glen Court fire
Firefighters also spotted multiple occupants trapped on balconies and at windows.
A second alarm was requested at 2:05 a.m., bringing in additional crews.
Firefighters mounted what Senter described as an “aggressive attack” to reach as many people as possible, using ground ladders for the rescues.
While an exact rescue count is still being determined, several victims were pulled from the building, he said.
Chesterfield Police assisted by forcing entry into neighboring apartments and searching areas so firefighters could focus on the most heavily affected parts of the structure.
Just minutes later, at 2:09 a.m., a third alarm was requested. Senter estimated that roughly 100 public safety personnel ultimately responded to the incident to battle the fire and account for residents.
One fire victim, reported to be in stable condition, was taken to VCU Medical Center. Officials believe approximately 40 residents will be displaced. Emergency management teams and the Red Cross are working with property management to assist those impacted.
The cause of the fire is not yet known. Crews remained at the scene into the early morning hours.
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