The lone injury occurred when a firefighter suffered a minor burn, but he stayed on the job until the fire was declared under control before going to CJW Medical Center (Chippenham), where he was treated and released, said Chesterfield Fire & EMS Capt. Robbie Dawson.
The fire was reported at 3:12 a.m. in the 6800 block of Bryanbell Drive, a short distance south of Meadowbrook High School.
Dawson said one of the adults in the house smelled smoke, went to check and discovered a fire on the back deck before he got everyone safely outside.
By the time the first firefighters arrived, fire had penetrated the rear section of the two-story frame house and had worked its way into the attic, Dawson said.
The fire was declared under control at 4 a.m.
Dawson said the cause is under investigation.
The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross was assisting the displaced family in finding temporary housing.
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