Firefighters Respond to Multiple Fires in Suffolk, East Haddam, Norfolk

Firefighters in Suffolk, Virginia, battled a significant brush fire early Sunday morning near Route 58, which was complicated by strong winds and dry conditions. The fire, which was reported around 3:15 a.m., was brought under control by 9:32 a.m. with the help of 45 firefighters and collaboration with the landfill crew, although the cause remains under investigation. In a separate incident, Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a shed fire on Elmhurst Avenue that began Saturday afternoon, which threatened nearby structures but resulted in no injuries. The swift response and additional resources called to the scene helped contain the fire effectively. Both incidents highlight the ongoing challenges fire crews face in managing blazes under difficult conditions.