UPDATE
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has identified the victim of the fire as 47-year-old Zachary D. Little, of Roanoke County.
Authorities have stated that, following further investigation, the exact cause of the fire could not be determined.
UPDATE
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has confirmed that one person died in the fire on Goodwin Avenue.
Authorities said the fire is not believed to have resulted from foul play. There are $200,000 in damage estimates.
One firefighter was injured but has since been released from the hospital.
ORIGINAL STORY
A house fire broke out in Salem on Saturday night, according to the Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., crews from Roanoke Fire & Rescue, Fort Lewis, and Mason’s Cove responded to the blaze in the 1300 block of Goodwin Avenue.
Authorities reported that flames were visible from the building. As firefighters worked to contain the fire, deteriorating roof conditions forced them to exit the home.
The fire was brought under control in approximately 60 minutes.
At this time, it remains unclear if there were any injuries or if anyone was displaced due to the fire.
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.