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Quick response controls Catawba house fire, no injuries reported

Catawba House Fire (Courtesy of ROCO Fire and Rescue) (ROCOFD 2024)

CATAWBA, Va. – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue reported a house fire on Keffer Road in Catawba early December 15, 2024. Firefighters quickly responded to the 3:50 a.m. call, with Wagon 10 from Masons Cove arriving first. The fire was controlled in about 45 minutes.

One adult and four dogs evacuated safely, avoiding any injuries. The resident is displaced, and the American Red Cross is providing necessary assistance. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and assessing the damage.

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The department expressed gratitude for the support from Salem Fire and EMS during the emergency response. For more information, contact Brian Clingenpeel at (540) 777-8718.