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Crews found heavy fire at Chesterfield home; firefighter taken to hospital

Crews found heavy fire at Chesterfield home; firefighter taken to hospital
Leno Place House Fire
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. β€” A firefighter was taken to an area hospital as crews battled a house fire in Chesterfield County early Sunday morning.

Firefighters were dispatched to a call for a house fire in the 8400 block of Leno Place just after 4:20 a.m., according to officials with Chesterfield Fire and EMS.

When crews arrived, they found heavy flames shooting from the home's front and side.

Leno Place House Fire

"It took about an hour to mark the fire under control," officials said.

The homeowners made it out safely, but officials said one firefighter was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Officials said Richmond firefighters, as well as the Metro Richmond Flying Squad, which "helps provide rehab services" for firefighters, also responded.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire.

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