ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
A Roanoke County house fire that left three people displaced has resulted in $400,000 in damages, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
Authorities said the blaze started on the deck and remains under investigation.
There were no injuries or fatalities reported.
ORIGINAL STORY
Three people have been displaced following a house fire in Roanoke County.
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the fire on Sunday at around 7:15 p.m. in the 4300 block of Buck Mountain Road.
When they arrived, firefighters found heavy flames and smoke coming from the attic. They were able to bring the fire under control within about an hour.
The displaced adults are staying with family, authorities said. The homeowner removed a dog before firefighters arrived, but a cat is still missing.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire and will provide an estimate of the damage.