ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
The cause of the fire was determined to be improperly discarded smoking materials on the second floor, according to Brian Clingenpeel of Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
UPDATE
One person remains in the hospital in serious condition following the fire that broke out at Peters Creek Apartments, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
Crews said the injured firefighter and one of the residents who were hurt were released early Wednesday morning.
We’re now learning that the fire started on a deck on the back side of the building. At this time, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Authorities state that the fire left behind $750,000 in damages.
UPDATE
A Tuesday night apartment fire in Roanoke County that led to two residents and a firefighter being hurt reignited Wednesday morning but has since been put out again.
As a reminder, this happened at the Peters Creek Apartment Complex in the Hollins area of Roanoke County, right behind Burlington Elementary School.
The fire has displaced 12 units and has resulted in significant damage.
“We used our ladder truck and we’ve dumped a lot of water on it, so there’s going to be water damage in just about every apartment in there,” said Brian Clingenpeel, community outreach coordinator for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. “So not every unit has fire damage but every unit is going to have some water damage.”
The American Red Cross is helping those who were displaced.
We have a crew at the scene right now and we’re working for you to learn more.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story continues to develop
UPDATE
Twelve apartment units have been displaced and two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fire broke out at the Peters Creek Apartment Complex on Tuesday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.
Crews were dispatched to the scene at about 9:30 p.m. and arrived to find heavy black smoke coming from the attic area of the 3-story apartment building, which is located on South Barrens Road in the Hollins area of Roanoke County.
Two people were rescued from the fire and taken to an area hospital. Additionally, one firefighter was transported to the hospital as well with minor injuries.
The fire was knocked down within about an hour.
Those who have been displaced will be assisted by the American Red Cross.
The fire department says the fire spread through the roof on the back side of the apartment building. Crews are reporting heavy fire and water damage to the building.
At this time, it is unclear what may have caused the fire.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story continues to develop.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Roanoke County Fire Department is currently working on an apartment fire that is occurring on South Barrens Road in the Hollins area.
Details remain limited at this time and the public is being asked to avoid the area.
We reached out to the Roanoke County Police Department who said that there were patients who had been transported to the hospital, but they could not comment further due to the scene being active.
10 News will continue to update this story as information becomes available.
