Fire at Peters Creek Apartment Complex in Roanoke County leaves 2 seriously hurt, 12 units displaced
Twelve apartment units have been displaced and two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fire broke out at the Peterโs Creek Apartment Complex on Tuesday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
A fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
Roanoke County hosting firefighter training classes ahead of 2025 station opening
The goal is to make sure firefighters are fully prepared and can handle an emergency, especially in rural parts of Roanoke County.
Cave Spring garage fire leaves four residents displaced
After a fire broke out at a garage in Cave Spring Monday night, four residents were displaced due to a strong smell of smoke and the power being turned off, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
Roanoke County house fire that displaced family leaves $250,000 in damages
A Roanoke County fire that forced six people from their homes has left $250,00 in damages, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshalโs Office.
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
A fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.
Botetourt County crews battle brush fires caused by downed powerlines and fallen trees
Firefighters in Botetourt County battled multiple brush fires Friday afternoon, according to Botetourt County Fire & EMS.
Pulaski County crews assist with fires across Virginia
Surrounding counties are lending a hand after winds took hold of multiple fires across Virginia. A crew from Southwest Virginia headed to Albemarle and Page counties last week to help put out the fires.
UPDATE: Crews extinguish fire that destroyed two outbuildings in Roanoke County Wednesday night
Crews are working to contain a brush fire in the Masonโs Cove area of Roanoke County, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
Man charged with first-degree murder in connection with 2023 fatal fire in Wise County
A Wise County grand jury has indicted a 30-year-old Appalachia man in connection with a fatal fire that happened in 2023.
Homeless again: Roanoke City resident shares story after being displaced by fire
A deadly fire that ripped through a Southwest Roanoke home killed one man and left ten people homeless. Some of the tenants were experiencing homelessness not too long ago.
First responders reflect on dangers of job following Loudoun Co. home explosion
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue is reminding one another to stay vigilant after two firefighters were killed in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Three dogs killed in Bedford house fire, one sent to emergency vet, another treated on scene
Three dogs were killed and two others needed treatment after a Bedford house fire on Tuesday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.
Danville firefighters battled housefire
Danville Fire Units responded shortly after 1:15 Sunday morning for a reported structure fire at 181 Kimberly Ave. When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the single-story residence and marked it a working fire. Crews entered the residence to search for any possible victims, none were found, while other crews were able to make a quick knock down on the fire. The house sustained moderate fire and heavy smoke damage.
Family of three displaced after townhouse fire in the Hollins area
A family of three will need to find another place to stay after a fire broke out at their home Sunday evening, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
One hurt, 3 animals dead after early morning Bedford fire
One person was transported to a local trauma center with non-life-threatening burns and three animals were found dead following an early morning fire in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department.
Roanoke County Firefighters say hosuefire cause is overloaded surge protector
The Roanoke County Fire Marshalโs Office reports that the cause of the fire was an overloaded surge protector. The damage estimate is $100,000.
Burn bans lifted across majority of Southwest, Central Virginia, but fire risk remains
Burn bans are being lifted across Southwest and Central Virginia, but the risk remains due to dry conditions.
Smoke seen at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport caused by brush fire, crews say
If you saw smoke near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon, donโt worry - the smoke was from a brush fire, which is now fully contained, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.