Roanoke City firefighters battle house fire

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City firefighters responded to 6th and Gilmer Avenue NW for a reported structure fire at 3:24 a.m. Saturday.

Upon arrival, crews found a home engulfed in flames.

Due to the amount of apparatus and crews on the scene, the public is asked to avoid the area.

It is anticipated that crews will remain on scene for several more hours.