BRIEF: Chesapeake house fire displaces two adults

Jan. 31--CHESAPEAKE -- Fire crews responded to a house fire in the Deep Creek section of the city this afternoon.

Around 3:30 p.m., firefighters were called to the 2300 block of Halyard Lane. They arrived five minutes later.

Heavy smoke and flames were coming from the house when they arrived five minutes later, according to Capt. Scott Saunders, a spokesman for the department.

Less than 30 minutes later, the fire was under control. The blaze originated in a malfunctioning exterior HVAC unit and left the house is uninhabitable, Saunders said.

No injuries were reported.

Two adults were displaced and are working with their insurance company for lodging arrangements.

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