Roanoke Co. fire destroys home, causes $250,000 in damage

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ROANOKE COUNTY (WSLS 10) - Fire investigators determined Wednesday's house fire started in the garage, but the damage is too extensive to determine what specifically sparked the fire.

The fire in the 1900 block of Springmill Road is believed to be accidental in nature. The house is a total loss, as well as two vehicles, and damage estimates are $250,000.

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A couple and their two dogs are displaced and staying with family.

Credit: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department
Credit: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department

On a secondary search of the home, firefighters found the two dogs on two-different floors covered in soot and rescued them. Paramedics cleaned them off and they should be okay.

The firefighter who reported a minor injury is doing well.


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