Fire Causes Severe Damage to Albemarle County Home

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Updated: 12:48 PM Jan 20, 2012 Fire Causes Severe Damage to Albemarle County Home Firefighters extinguished a house fire near 5th Street Extended late Thursday night. Fire officials say the blaze began in the attic of the home. Posted: 11:48 PM Jan 19, 2012 Reporter: Jessica Jaglois Email Address: Jessica.Jaglois@newsplex.com

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January 19, 2012

Firefighters extinguished a house fire near 5th Street Extended late Thursday night. Fire officials say the blaze began in the attic of the home.

The call came in at 10:44 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed flames shooting from the roof. Crews from four fire stations responded to the scene.

Two people were inside at the time, but escaped safely.

Officials are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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Posted by: lauren Morris on Jan 20, 2012 at 04:59 PM

It was actually 4 people in the house including me.i would like to some how get in touch with the 2 men that called 911 that rescued us.

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