Norfolk Official Confirms Arson as Cause of Broadway Nightclub Fire

Norfolk Official Confirms Arson as Cause of Broadway Nightclub Fire

The fire that damaged a nightclub in early March has been confirmed arson, according to Battalion Chief Glen Williams.

Around 2:40 a.m. March 5, Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at Broadway Nightclub, which is located at 5671 E Virginia Beach Blvd. near the intersection with N Military Highway.

The first crew arrived to find heavy fire coming from the back of the building, according to a release issued that morning.

Williams said Monday morning the fire was exterior in nature.

No one was inside the club at the time and no injuries were reported.

The fire was called under control at 3:20 a.m.