2 hospitalized, dozens evacuated in Virginia nursing home fire

A fire at the Seven Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing home in Lynchburg, Va., prompted an evacuation of dozens of patients, two of whom were hospitalized with smoke inhalation issues, CBS affiliate WDBJ reported July 21.

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Five patient rooms were damaged in the fire, according to WDBJ, but other patients have been able to return. 

Becker’s reached out to Seven Hills for additional details. This story will be updated when more information becomes available. 

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