Local Hero Saves Marsh Fire | Virginia Beach News

On the Fourth of July, a marsh fire erupted along the Elizabeth River, forcing Virginia Beach firefighters into tricky terrain they couldn’t reach from land. Enter local hero Young—he rolled up his sleeves, donated his boat and pump, and even joined firefighters on foot to douse flames until 2 a.m. The dry, heat-stricken marsh made the blaze a serious threat, and while fireworks may have sparked it, Young’s quick action saved the day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4780d2335c724b52