SALEM, Va. – Crews responded to a residential structure fire in Salem Tuesday night just before 8 p.m.
They arrived less than five minutes after receiving the call of a fire at 6 Bowman Avenue and were able to contain the fire to the basement in less than 15 minutes, according to Salem Fire-EMS.
Four people were home, and one person was taken to LewisGale Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation, according to Salem Fire-EMS.
The Salem Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire and currently, there is no damage estimate.
The displaced family is getting assistance from other family members, according to Salem Fire-EMS.