Peanut processing plant catches fire in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) –  Birdsong Peanuts processing plant on Factory Street in Suffolk caught fire Monday morning. According to a news release from the Suffolk Fire Department, crews were called to the 300 block of Factory Street around 5:10 a.m. after receiving reports of a fire at Birdsong Peanuts. When crews arrived there were no…

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Lightning strike sparks fire at Suffolk home; 2 displaced

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A home in Suffolk caught fire early Monday morning during a period of strong thunderstorms in the area. Suffolk dispatchers tell WAVY.com crews responded to the 4700 block of Schooner Boulevard for reports of a structure fire around 5:06 a.m. When firefighters arrived the home was engulfed in flames. Fire officials confirmed…

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