VINTON, Va. – UPDATE:
The victim of the house fire has been identified as 71-year-old Robert Thompson of Vinton. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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UPDATE
The Vinton fire that left one person dead and three people displaced has resulted in $100,000 in damage, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY
One person is dead following a house fire that occurred in Vinton on Saturday, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department said.
RCFRD said they responded to the 600 block of E. Augusta Avenue around 2:55 p.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire. They arrived and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence.
Authorities said the fire was under control in about 15 minutes. During the incident, one person was pulled from the home. Unfortunately, the victim was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The fire department thanked the Vinton Police Department for assisting with traffic and scene control and Roanoke City Fire-EMS for additional assistance.
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.