ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
Drivers have been asked to avoid Stewart Avenue due to a house fire that broke out earlier Thursday morning.
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Roanoke Fire Department is on the scene with personnel from the Fire Marshal’s Office working to investigate.
The RFD has asked that drivers please find an alternate route of travel during this time, as roads are blocked.
We will continue to update this article as more information becomes readily available.
ORIGINAL STORY
Crews were called to the scene of a fire early this morning in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
The fire department said they were at the scene at about 4 a.m. and stated that it occurred in the 1100 block of Stewart Avenue.
At this time, it’s unclear if any firefighters or residents were hurt in the fire, but we’re working for you to learn more.
We have reached out to Roanoke Fire-EMS for further details and will continue to update this article as more information becomes readily available.