Multiple Christmas Fires Displace Residents and Pets

Multiple house fires occurred over the Christmas holiday, displacing several residents and pets across various locations. In Roxbury, a fire on Beech Glen Street displaced one person and a dog, but no injuries were reported as firefighters quickly contained the situation. On Christmas Eve in Newport, four residents and a cat were displaced when a fire started in the basement, with the cat receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. Meanwhile, in Lawrenceville on Christmas Day, one person was displaced and a cat was rescued from a house fire that began in the garage. Additionally, in Chesapeake, an adult and a cat were displaced due to an accidental chimney fire, with the resident safely evacuated. In all incidents, no serious injuries were reported, and investigations into the causes of the fires are ongoing.