Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damage
Read full article: Blacksburg apartment fire leads to resident relocations, significant building damageFire crews are currently on the scene of a fire at the Foxridge Apartment Complex in Blacksburg, late Monday night.
Family displaced after Vinton home fire, pets affected
Read full article: Family displaced after Vinton home fire, pets affectedA residential fire on North Maple Street in Vinton displaced a family and resulted in the deaths of three cats Monday afternoon, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue officials.
Residents displaced, multiple animals dead following mobile home fire in Thaxton
Read full article: Residents displaced, multiple animals dead following mobile home fire in ThaxtonMultiple residents have been displaced, and several animals were killed as a result of a mobile home fire that occurred in Thaxton on Saturday, Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said.
Clifton Forge fire exposes issues with neighborhoodโs low-flow fire hydrants
Read full article: Clifton Forge fire exposes issues with neighborhoodโs low-flow fire hydrantsResidents in Clifton Forge are calling for improved fire safety measures after a recent blaze highlighted issues with low flow hydrants. Town officials are evaluating upgrades to ensure better protection.
Lynchburg Fire Chief Greg Wormser retires from the City of Lynchburg
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Chief Greg Wormser retires from the City of LynchburgGreg Wormser, Lynchburgโs Fire Chief, who was placed on administrative leave last month, has retired from the City of Lynchburg, according to city officials.
Amherst County Fire and EMS issues smoke advisory due to wildfire in Botetourt and Craig Counties
Read full article: Amherst County Fire and EMS issues smoke advisory due to wildfire in Botetourt and Craig CountiesAmherst County Fire and EMS announced Wednesday that their 911 Center had received multiple calls regarding a smokey haze, specifically around Route 130.
Virginia Department of Forestry Urges Fire Safety as Wildfires Blaze Amid Fire Season
Read full article: Virginia Department of Forestry Urges Fire Safety as Wildfires Blaze Amid Fire SeasonTwo wildfires burning in Virginiaโs George Washington and Jefferson National Forest mark what officials say is just the beginning of fall fire season, with dry conditions raising concerns across the region.
Two people, dogs displaced following Botetourt County garage fire
Read full article: Two people, dogs displaced following Botetourt County garage fireTwo people and their dogs are displaced following a garage fire that occurred in Botetourt County on Sunday afternoon, Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS said.
Campaign bus for Winsome Earle-Sears catches fire Thursday afternoon, driver uninjured
Read full article: Campaign bus for Winsome Earle-Sears catches fire Thursday afternoon, driver uninjuredLt. Governor and current Republican candidate for Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, posted to her X account on Thursday afternoon that her campaign bus had caught on fire while en route to an event.
Fire Forces Nonprofit Ice Cream Shop to Close Storefront, But Its Mission Continues
Read full article: Fire Forces Nonprofit Ice Cream Shop to Close Storefront, But Its Mission ContinuesCraveABLEs Ice Cream, known for employing people with intellectual disabilities, is temporarily closing its storefront after an electrical fire.
Troutville Fire Training Center Severely Damaged in Early Morning Blaze
Read full article: Troutville Fire Training Center Severely Damaged in Early Morning BlazeJust 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.
Two residents, pets displaced after house fire in Cave Spring
Read full article: Two residents, pets displaced after house fire in Cave SpringTwo people, six birds and one dog were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a house fire in Cave Spring, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
Seven displaced, one hospitalized after Vinton house fire
Read full article: Seven displaced, one hospitalized after Vinton house fireSeven people were displaced and one person was hospitalized following a house fire in Vinton that caused approximately $175,000 in damage, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
Family displaced after house fire in Galax Thursday
Read full article: Family displaced after house fire in Galax ThursdayA family was displaced after a house fire in Galax on Thursday. According to the Chief of the Galax Fire Department, 26 neighbors woke up to help their neighbor early Thursday morning.
Chrisโs Coffee & Custard prepares for new chapter after lease ends, fire destroys truck
Read full article: Chrisโs Coffee & Custard prepares for new chapter after lease ends, fire destroys truckAfter a fire destroyed their mobile food truck and with their lease expiring at the end of August, Chrisโs Coffee & Custard is packing up and preparing for a big move.
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 Fridayโs 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 Marshalโs 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 โpublic altercation with injuriesโ at an apartment building late Friday night.
Despite change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie Dโs carries on after fire
Read full article: Despite change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie Dโs 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.
Roanokeโs Noke Van Co. devastated by fire, community rallies support
Read full article: Roanokeโs 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 Companyโs building and the Chrisโs 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 Carolinaโs 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.
