GREENBACKVILLE, VA - A house was left destroyed in Accomack County Monday night after flames fully engulfed the structure, according to first responders on scene.
No one was injured, and everyone in and around the home was able to be evacuated safely, according to fire officials.
Tyler Watkinson, a captain with the Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, said they got the call just before 5 pm and responded to a structure fire on Salty Way in the Captain's Cove neighborhood.
First responders said the house that initially caught fire has been left destroyed, and collapsed on itself. While no official amount in damages has been released yet, officials on scene said they estimate it could be $1 to $2 million.
The fire also left minor damage on two homes directly next to the initial house, according to Watkinson. The additional homes damaged were on the East and West sides of the property, and were impacted due to winds blowing the flames, according to responders on scene.
Watkinson told WBOC that at least eight different fire companies from Worcester and Accomack County arrived to help contain the fire. Responders said it took them roughly an hour and twenty minutes to contain the flames.
Neighbors said crews remained on scene into the evening and returned several times overnight to put out embers. Siding on the two neighboring homes was blistered by the heat, but firefighters prevented further spread down the block.
People living nearby told WBOC they helped an elderly woman out of the house and called 911 as smoke turned to flames. Neighbors also said the family has a place to stay for now while cleanup and insurance steps begin.
The Accomack County Fire Marshal is investigating to determine the area of origin and cause and will finalize the damage assessment. This article will be updated as more details become available.
