ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE-4:10 p.m.
Two were displaced and two kittens were rescued after a house fire in Northwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke-Fire EMS.
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At about 2:04 p.m., crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Hackley Ave NW for a fire.
When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the house.
According to authorities, the fire was knocked down within six minutes of their arrival and they were able to rescue two kittens.
No injuries were reported; However, two residents will be displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Authorities said that the fire was accidental and started due to unattended cooking.
ORIGINAL
Roanoke-Fire EMS responded to the report of a house fire Thursday afternoon.
At about 2:04 p.m., crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Hackley Ave NW for a fire.
When crews arrived, they found smoking from the house.
According to authorities, the fire has been knocked down.