ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
A Roanoke house fire that left one man dead and several others displaced appears to be accidental, according to the Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office.
As we’ve reported, the fire happened Tuesday afternoon in the 500 block of Campbell Avenue.
A resident, now identified as 51-year-old Gary Scales, was transported to the hospital, where he later passed away from his injuries.
Ten others were also displaced. Roanoke Emergency Management Staff and the American Red Cross are working to find these individuals a home.
“Always remember to have working smoke alarms in all living spaces,” the fire department said. “Those residents of the City of Roanoke can contact the Roanoke Fire-EMS department for assistance with obtaining smoke alarms by contacting the Roanoke Fire-EMS administrative office.”
UPDATE
The person who was sent to the hospital after a Roanoke structure fire has died, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Crews said ten others are now displaced.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
ORIGINAL STORY
A house fire in Roanoke is now under investigation, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Crews said the fire happened in the 500 block of Campbell Avenue Tuesday afternoon.
One person was sent to the hospital, authorities said. Several others will be displaced.
The cause of the fire has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops