ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE: 5:05 p.m.
Investigators determined that Tuesday’s fire was an accident, started by improperly discarded smoking materials, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
UPDATE: 2:28 p.m.
We’ve just learned that the puppy that was initially missing has been found dead.
Firefighters responded to the scene of a two-alarm fire in Southeast Roanoke on Tuesday morning.
They arrived shortly after 11:15 a.m. to find two homes in the 100 block of 10 1/2 Street SE on fire, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
One person is hurt with a non-life-threatening injury and taken to a hospital, according to the fire department.
One dog and five puppies were rescued from the home by the resident; however, one puppy remains unaccounted for.
The fire is not considered under control yet at crews are still working on hot spots.
Heavy smoke and flames was seen upon arrival. One resident sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to RMH. One dog, and five puppies were rescued from the home by the resident. One puppy remains unaccounted for. pic.twitter.com/WLIMbXxAYN
— Roanoke Fire-EMS (@RoanokeFireEMS) December 22, 2020
Units are responding to a #2ndAlarm #fire on 100 block of 10 1/2 St SE. Two homes are involved. Units are currently working to extinguish the flames. #RoanokeFireEMS pic.twitter.com/xrYtzdcNqo
— Roanoke Fire-EMS (@RoanokeFireEMS) December 22, 2020