Just after 5 a.m. on Friday, the Troutville Fire Training Center in Botetourt County was severely damaged in a fire. The building, located next to the Troutville Fire Department, has long been used to train emergency responders across Southwestern Virginia.

The Troutville Fire Training Center was severely damaged in a fire Friday morning.

DALEVILLE, Va. - Crews responded to an early morning fire in Botetourt County, according to the Troutville Fire Department. Authorities say the basement fire happened in Daleville on Friday morning. While on the way, crews were told that there was heavy smoke coming from the house and possibly one dog inside. The fire was marked under control about 30 minutes after crews arrived. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.