ROANOKE COUNTY, VA – Updated Story:
It’s been a week since a fire destroyed the Peters Creek Apartment complex. Dozens of people lost their homes, but for one man living there, he didn’t just lose his home - he’s fighting for his life.”
“I feel like God has given him this second chance, and I’m grateful,” Buck Hall’s daughter Myra Augustine said.
Buck Hall would give the shirt off his back for anyone - that’s according to his daughter Myra Augustine, and his neighbors at the Peters Creek apartments.
“Whether it be carrying groceries in for a lady downstairs who wasn’t able to, or decorating front porches for Christmas with his homemade wreaths. He just liked to do a lot for others,” Augustine said.
Augustine got the call last Tuesday that her dad’s building had caught on fire.
“Trying to contact him and there was no answer. I mean we were terrified,” she said.
Buck was carried out by Roanoke County firefighters and taken to Richmond - where he had burns on 55% of his body.
“I learned that it was a lot of third-degree burns, and being that I’ve never been around anyone that’s had burns, just scared,” she said.
“How was it to go and see him this weekend?” 10 News Reporter Abbie Coleman asked.
“Oh let me tell you, the first moment I laid eyes on him, just tears instantly. I was happy to see him. I really was happy that I could tell who he was,” Augustine said.
He’s still intubated, and in a medically induced coma, but even so, Augustine is thankful he’s alive.
“He’s on dialysis, they’re worried about his kidneys, his heart, as well as his lungs,” she said.
He’s got a long road ahead - and doctors aren’t sure when he’ll be able to come out of his medically induced coma.
“They’ve already said when that time comes, he’ll be there a good six months or more, then he’ll go into rehabilitation,” she said.
His family is getting through, holding onto memories of the good times, and hoping they’ll get to experience many more.
“Just laughing over things that he would say, we’re really focusing on the good memories,” she said.
Augustine tells 10 News the community has rallied around them - but months of medical bills will pile on top of the loss of Buck’s home and possessions.
If you would like to donate, a GoFundMe can be found here.
Original Story:
A man is fighting for his life after suffering severe burns in a fire that displaced over a dozen people from their homes.
The fire took place at the Peter’s Creek Apartments on September 17.
Buck Hall lived in the building, but he didn’t just lose his home - More than 55% of his body was burned in the fire.
He was rescued by firefighters and was taken to Richmond’s burn unit, where he has been hospitalized since the incident.
Hall has faced numerous challenges since the fire, including being placed on a ventilator and undergoing 24-hour dialysis.
His medical journey has involved multiple surgeries for skin removal and grafting, along with complications affecting his lungs, heart, and kidneys.
His next surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, with another set for Friday.
As Hall battles for his life, the community is coming together to support him. Friends and family are seeking donations to help cover his medical expenses and secure temporary housing, as he lost everything in the fire. They emphasize that no contribution is too small, and every dollar will aid in his recovery and rebuilding process.
For those unable to donate, the family tells 10 News prayers are welcomed and appreciated during this difficult time. The community hopes for Hall’s recovery and stands ready to help him as he faces a long road ahead.
If you would like to donate, a GoFundMe can be found here.
This is a developing story. Please check back on air and online for more updates.
