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Three displaced following house fire in Southwest Roanoke

Photo of home following a fire on Denniston Avenue SW. (Copyright 2025 by Roanoke Fire-EMS - All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va. – Three people were displaced following a house fire that occurred in Southwest Roanoke on Saturday evening, Roanoke Fire-EMS said.

Roanoke Fire-EMS said crews were dispatched to the 2500 block of Denniston Avenue SW around 5:39 p.m. after reports of a kitchen fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from the front door.

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Authorities said they quickly worked to search the home and extinguish the flames. The fire was contained to the kitchen and was marked under control at 5:51 p.m.

Three people were displaced as a result of the fire, and they are currently being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.


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