Dog dead, one hospitalized after house fire in Northwest Roanoke

Fire happened in the 1500 block of Andrews Rd

ROANOKE, Va.UPDATE - Aug. 24, 2022

We’re now learning that a dog has died in a Northwest Roanoke fire that sent one person to the hospital.

Roanoke Fire-EMS also confirms that the fire left about $40,000 in damages to the home.

At this time, it is unclear what may have caused it.


ORIGINAL - Aug. 23, 2022

One person is in the hospital with serious injuries following a house fire in Northwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Crews responded to the 1500 block of Andrews Rd in Northwest Roanoke Tuesday at about 7:21 a.m. for the report of the fire.

We’re told it started in the basement and was quickly extinguished. Authorities add that there was no damage done to the outside of the house either.

At this time, authorities are still looking for a pet.

The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire to determine the cause.

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