ROANOKE, Va. – Update:
The Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS has provided an update on the industrial fire that injured one firefighter.
The fire broke out shortly after 12 p.m. at a commercial building on North Commerce Street in the Cloverdale area of the county.
Fire crews worked to contain the blaze using large volumes of water to prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. Because the facility stored recycled plastics, authorities called in a Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Haz-Mat official to assist with the response.
A cleanup contractor has been hired to help remove remaining materials, and a controlled demolition of part of the building is underway to address lingering hot spots and fully extinguish the fire.
The firefighter injured in the blaze was transported to a local hospital with minor burns and is receiving treatment.
Update:
According to officials, the building is still smoldering, but the fire is contained and one firefighter had a minor burn injury and was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Officials said “some recyclables and plastics” started the fire.
Original:
Emergency services personnel are currently responding to a structure fire at an industrial building on North Commerce Street in Roanoke.
The Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS reported that units from both Botetourt Fire & EMS and Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department are on the scene working to contain the blaze.
Officials have not yet released additional details, but said more information will be provided as the situation develops.
The cause of the fire and any potential injuries remain unknown at this time, according to authorities.
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