ROANOKE CO. (WSLS 10) - Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 6200 block of Crumpacker Drive in Roanoke County at 9:15 Thursday morning for a reported structure fire.
When crews arrived, they found fire in a basement of a single story home. Firefighters from Roanoke City, along with the Read Mountain and Vinton stations had the fire under control in about 15 minutes.
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One person was home at the time of the fire and was able to escape without injury.
Fire investigators have determined the fire was accidental and weather related. Investigators say a nearby lightening strike energized a gas line feeding the hot water heater. The gas line failed and caused approximately $10,000 in damages.