Virginia firefighters save American flag as fire destroys building in viral video

Viral video shows two Virginia firefighters rescuing an American flag as a roaring fire destroyed a building housing a local Moose Lodge.

The Moose Lodge in Hopewell, Va., caught fire early Thursday.

“We took the opportunity to go up and save the flag as kind of a symbol of hope,” Hopewell Fire Chief Donny Hunter told "Fox & Friends" Sunday.

A kneeling Hunter is seen lowering the flag as the fire rages. He is then joined by firefighter Timmy Cibula.

The video shows a third firefighter working the hose to protect Hunter and Cibula.

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