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Fire breaks out in NW Roanoke apartment building, sends three to hospital
Read full article: Fire breaks out in NW Roanoke apartment building, sends three to hospitalA fire broke out early Thursday morning in an apartment building on West Side Boulevard in Roanoke, sending three people to the hospital.
Cleanup underway following Fork in the Market fire in Roanoke
Read full article: Cleanup underway following Fork in the Market fire in RoanokeCleanup is underway at the City Market building in downtown Roanoke after Friday’s fire. The fire chief says the fire started in the ventilation system above Fork in the Market.
Bedford County Fire Marshals investigating vehicle fire at gas station
Read full article: Bedford County Fire Marshals investigating vehicle fire at gas stationThe Bedford County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred at a gas station on Saturday, Bedford Fire Department said.
Late-Night Fire, Altercation Reported at Danville Apartment Building
Read full article: Late-Night Fire, Altercation Reported at Danville Apartment BuildingThe Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire and a ‘public altercation with injuries’ at an apartment building late Friday night.
Despite change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie D’s carries on after fire
Read full article: Despite change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie D’s carries on after fireDespite a fire making their Roanoke location inoperable, the owners of Donnie D's will operate out of their Daleville location with expanded hours.
Structure fire on Hollins Road results in fatality
Read full article: Structure fire on Hollins Road results in fatalityOn Monday, April 14, Roanoke Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Hollins Road NE at 4:06 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed visible smoke, leading to the call being upgraded to a working fire just minutes later.
Roanoke’s Noke Van Co. devastated by fire, community rallies support
Read full article: Roanoke’s Noke Van Co. devastated by fire, community rallies supportAuthorities say they expect to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed Noke Van Co. in southeast Roanoke on Friday night. The owners of Noke Van Co. are already looking ahead, planning for the future despite the loss.
Southeast Roanoke fire leaves $4.25 million in damages, deemed accidental
Read full article: Southeast Roanoke fire leaves $4.25 million in damages, deemed accidentalThe massive fire that destroyed the Noke Van Company’s building and the Chris’s Coffee & Custard food truck has left $4.25 million in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Firefighters fully contain both Roanoke County wildfires, clean-up efforts underway
Read full article: Firefighters fully contain both Roanoke County wildfires, clean-up efforts underwayAfter battling fierce flames for days, firefighters have gained the upper hand on the wildfires raging in Roanoke County. Two wildfires ignited over the weekend in Roanoke County, tearing through hundreds of acres and keeping fire crews working around the clock.
Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
Read full article: Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the CarolinasWildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued a mandatory evacuation Saturday night for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina. The agency warns residents could be trapped, injured, or killed if they remain in the impacted areas. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started Friday in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Brush Mountain Fire Grows, Remains Uncontained
Read full article: Brush Mountain Fire Grows, Remains UncontainedThe Virginia Department of Forestry is continuing to work on containing a brush fire on Brush Mountain in Roanoke County. In an update Saturday evening, they say it is currently at 90 acres in size and is uncontained.
Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in Danville
Read full article: Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in DanvilleThankfully, no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a duplex apartment building in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.
Apparent fire at Captain Party in Roanoke under control Thursday night
Read full article: Apparent fire at Captain Party in Roanoke under control Thursday nightFirst responders are on the scene at Captain Party on Franklin Road Southwest for an apparent fire Thursday night. Bystanders tell 10 News they saw flames shoot out the roof of the business.
Franklin County fire contained, crews to continue conducting fire watch
Read full article: Franklin County fire contained, crews to continue conducting fire watchCrews are making progress in containing a Franklin County brush fire that they’ve been fighting since Wednesday afternoon, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Montgomery County studies aim to boost emergency response services
Read full article: Montgomery County studies aim to boost emergency response servicesFire and emergency services continue to evolve every year. In Montgomery County, Supervisor Derek Kitts is looking to stay ahead of the curve and continue the growth of the county’s fire and EMS services through two studies to evaluate the needs of the county.
Gas station market in Roanoke significantly damaged following fire
Read full article: Gas station market in Roanoke significantly damaged following fireA fire at Southwest Market in Roanoke resulted in significant damage to the building, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department showed on a Facebook post on Saturday.
Two adults displaced, and two pets dead after Roanoke County House Fire Wednesday
Read full article: Two adults displaced, and two pets dead after Roanoke County House Fire WednesdayTwo adults are displaced and two pets are dead after a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday afternoon, according to the ROCO Fire Dept.
Devastation on New Year’s Eve: Vinton Couple’s Home and Rescue "Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue" Destroyed by Fire
Read full article: Devastation on New Year’s Eve: Vinton Couple’s Home and Rescue "Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue" Destroyed by FireWhile many rang in the new year with joy and celebration, a couple in Vinton was met with a heartbreaking nightmare as they arrived home to find smoke pouring from their house.
Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fire
Read full article: Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fireThe Free Clinic of Central Virginia has temporarily closed following a nearby fire that caused significant damage to the building, the clinic said on Facebook on Friday.
Christmas Tree Fires: How to Spot a Dry Tree Before It’s Too Late
Read full article: Christmas Tree Fires: How to Spot a Dry Tree Before It’s Too LateAs the holiday season wraps up, many homes still have one dangerous reminder: the Christmas tree. While it may look festive, a dry tree is a serious fire hazard. In just a matter of seconds, a dry Christmas tree can go from perfectly fine to fully engulfed in flames.
Quick response controls Catawba house fire, no injuries reported
Read full article: Quick response controls Catawba house fire, no injuries reportedRoanoke County Fure and Rescue reported a house fire on Keffer Road in Catawba early December 15, 2024. Firefighters quickly responded to the 3:50 a.m. call, with Wagon 10 from Masons Cove arriving first. The fire was controlled in about 45 minutes.
Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in Galax
Read full article: Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in GalaxA child alerted the rest of their family of a housefire in Galax late last night; an action that may have saved their lives, the Galax Fire Department said.