Two displaced in fire

Published 10:20 pm Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a Holland-area residence on Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Holland-area residence Wednesday afternoon. Two adults were displaced and are being assisted by family.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Holland-area residence Wednesday afternoon. Two adults were displaced and are being assisted by family.

The fire in the 6500 block of Holland Road was reported at 2:59 p.m., and the first units arrived on scene at 3:04 p.m.

Upon arrival, Engine 4 encountered light smoke showing from the attic of the residence, according to Deputy Chief Ted Adams in a media release.

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A resident had evacuated prior to the arrival of firefighters.

The fire was called under control at 3:41 p.m., and no injuries were reported. Two adults were displaced and are being assisted by family.

The Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department backfilled Suffolk Fire & Rescue Station 7 during the incident.

The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.