ROANOKE CO., Va. – UPDATE
The Roanoke County camper fire reported below has resulted in $10,000 in damages, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Officials say several adults, one child and multiple dogs were displaced. One adult was also taken to the hospital for burns.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Roanoke County Fire Department announced Monday that six people were displaced and seven pets were displaced following a camper fire in the Catawba area of the County Monday afternoon.
According to officials, first responders responded to a reported structure fire at 3:50 p.m. in the 6100 block of Newport Road. First units reported smoke and fire coming from a camper in the backyard upon arrival and marked it a working fire.
The fire was knocked down in 15 minutes, and six occupants of the home and seven dogs will be displaced and are receiving aid. One individual was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and a dog was taken to a vet to receive treatment for minor injuries.
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is on scene investigating the cause and will provide a damage estimate, officials said.