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No injuries in fire at Chesapeake retirement center

Capt. Jacob Newton said a sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading inside the building.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Fire Department said a fire at Indian River Residential Care Community was quickly extinguished Sunday.

Firefighters were dispatched around 12:03 p.m. to 1012 Justis Street where they found fire on the "exterior extending into the building."

Capt. Jacob Newton said a sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading inside.

The fire was extinguished and the residents are safe. 

The cause is under investigation.

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