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One person dead after Northwest Roanoke house fire

One hospitalized after house fire in Northwest Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – One person is dead after a house fire in Roanoke last week, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

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

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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. A dog also died in the fire, according to officials.

Authorities said the blaze caused $40,000 in damage.

The Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate this incident.