One dead in JCC fire in Greensprings Plantation subdivision [Video]

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — One person was killed following a house fire in the Greensprings Plantation subdivision in James City County Monday night.

According to officials, crews were notified of a possible residential fire in the 4000 block of Frances Berkeley at 5:22 p.m.

Crews arrived to the scene and found fire showing from the first and second story windows of the home, as well as significant fire involvement at the rear of the home. Neighbors notified crews that two people were possibly still inside of the house.

WAVY viewer Chris Smurthwaite captured video of the fire, showing firefighters working to bring the fire under control.

“My initial reaction was to go inside,” Smurthwaite said. “When we first got there, we could already feel the heat … that’s how intense it was.”

Due to a partial collapse of the second floor and significant fire damage, search and rescue operations were …