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Crews respond to early morning fire at Altavista gas station

Happened at about 3 a.m. at Tuckers Store

A gas station in Altavista has heavy smoke damage following an early morning fire on Monday, according to the Altavista Fire Company. (Altavista Fire Company)

ALTAVISTA, Va. – A gas station in Altavista has heavy smoke damage following an early morning fire on Monday, according to the Altavista Fire Company.

A few minutes after 3 a.m., crews were dispatched to Tuckers Store at 551 Dearing Ford Rd for the report of a commercial structure fire.

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The fire department arrived to find heavy fire coming from the back of the single-story building.

Ultimately, the fire was contained to the back storage/office area the entire building has heavy smoke damage, authorities said.

The company took time to thank all departments that helped responded to the fire, which includes:

  • Campbell County Professional Firefighters
  • Hurt Volunteer Fire Department
  • Evington Volunteer Fire Department
  • Lyn-Dan Heights Volunteer Fire Department
  • Gretna Fire & Rescue
  • Altavista Police Department
  • Dominion Energy

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Campbell County Fire Marshall’s Office.


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