Hampton Fire Division News Today

One of 8 Hampton firefighters injured during flashover, Lt. Eric Knick says he was fired. He says the city is using him as a scapegoat after he complained about safety issues.

One of 8 Hampton firefighters injured during flashover, Lt. Eric Knick says he was fired. He says the city is using him as a scapegoat after he complained about safety issues.

Hampton has been fined $19,978 by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry for numerous safety violations that led to eight firefighters being injured in a fire last year. The labor department launched an investigation shortly after the firefighters and four residents were injured in an Oct. 21 fire at the Township in Hampton Woods apartment complex. The Hampton Fire and Rescue Division ...

Fined for safety violations, Hampton Fire has been the focus of a Department of Labor and Industry investigation for months after 8 firefighters were seriously injured responding to an apartment fire.

Crews responded to the 100 Block of Santa Clara Drive just after 11 a.m., and saw smoke and flames when coming from the house when they arrived.

Surveillance video showed the woman walking around the home late at night carrying multiple items, including a baseball bat. She remains unidentified.

According to the Hampton Fire Division, the four adults and five children living in the apartment got out safely.