ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reports that the fire that occurred on Starkey Road was a kitchen fire, caused by combustibles too close to the stove.
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Officials said the estimated damages are $100,000.
We’re told the homeowner was transported to a local hospital as a precaution and will be displaced. They are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
ORIGINAL STORY
One person was injured and a cat died in a house fire in Roanoke County Thursday morning, according to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department.
Firefighters said the department responded at 11:08 a.m. to the 5600 block of Starkey Road in the Clearbrook area for the report of a residential structure fire.
The first arriving units found smoke showing from the side of the two-story house. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes.
We’re told the house was occupied by one adult and a cat at the time of the fire. The adult was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the cat was found deceased.
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is on the scene to investigate a cause and provide a damage estimate.