Norfolk fire injures child, displaces four residents

A fire in Norfolk, Virginia, early Wednesday morning left a child with life-threatening injuries and four residents displaced. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Galveston Boulevard shortly after 1:54 a.m., where they encountered heavy smoke and flames on the second floor. Crews rescued the child, who was then transported to a local hospital, while three adults were also displaced from the home. Three nearby police officers attempted to assist before being overcome by smoke, with one officer hospitalized but in stable condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation by fire officials, and the Red Cross may assist those affected. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about fire safety and the risks associated with household fires.