Northwest Roanoke house fire under control, one hospitalized

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Fire Department is currently on the scene of a working fire in the 2600 block of Dorchester Drive NW of Roanoke on Friday.

Roanoke Fire-EMS said as of 5:06 p.m., the fire is under control, and one person was transported to a local hospital for medical care.

Crews also told 10 News that “explosions” occurred prior to the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Details are limited at this time, but 10 News is on the scene and will have more information as it becomes available.