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Person killed, firefighter injured in South Richmond house fire

Person killed, firefighter injured in South Richmond house fire
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RICHMOND, Va. β€” One person died in a South Richmond house fire overnight Tuesday and a firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding.

Flames and smoke were visible when CBS 6 arrived to the home along Schutte Avenue. Emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire and search the structure.

The identity of the victim has not been released. CBS 6 was told family members have been notified.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

An update on the injured firefighter's current condition was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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