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Crews making progress in containing Franklin County brush fire
Read full article: Crews making progress in containing Franklin County brush fireCrews are making progress in containing a Franklin County brush fire that they’ve been fighting since Wednesday afternoon, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Montgomery County studies aim to boost emergency response services
Read full article: Montgomery County studies aim to boost emergency response servicesFire and emergency services continue to evolve every year. In Montgomery County, Supervisor Derek Kitts is looking to stay ahead of the curve and continue the growth of the county’s fire and EMS services through two studies to evaluate the needs of the county.
Gas station market in Roanoke significantly damaged following fire
Read full article: Gas station market in Roanoke significantly damaged following fireA fire at Southwest Market in Roanoke resulted in significant damage to the building, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department showed on a Facebook post on Saturday.
Two adults displaced, and two pets dead after Roanoke County House Fire Wednesday
Read full article: Two adults displaced, and two pets dead after Roanoke County House Fire WednesdayTwo adults are displaced and two pets are dead after a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday afternoon, according to the ROCO Fire Dept.
Devastation on New Year’s Eve: Vinton Couple’s Home and Rescue "Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue" Destroyed by Fire
Read full article: Devastation on New Year’s Eve: Vinton Couple’s Home and Rescue "Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue" Destroyed by FireWhile many rang in the new year with joy and celebration, a couple in Vinton was met with a heartbreaking nightmare as they arrived home to find smoke pouring from their house.
Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fire
Read full article: Free Clinic of Central Virginia temporarily closed following nearby fireThe Free Clinic of Central Virginia has temporarily closed following a nearby fire that caused significant damage to the building, the clinic said on Facebook on Friday.
Christmas Tree Fires: How to Spot a Dry Tree Before It’s Too Late
Read full article: Christmas Tree Fires: How to Spot a Dry Tree Before It’s Too LateAs the holiday season wraps up, many homes still have one dangerous reminder: the Christmas tree. While it may look festive, a dry tree is a serious fire hazard. In just a matter of seconds, a dry Christmas tree can go from perfectly fine to fully engulfed in flames.
Quick response controls Catawba house fire, no injuries reported
Read full article: Quick response controls Catawba house fire, no injuries reportedRoanoke County Fure 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.
Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in Galax
Read full article: Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in GalaxA child alerted the rest of their family of a housefire in Galax late last night; an action that may have saved their lives, the Galax Fire Department said.
Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standing
Read full article: Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standingA fire destroyed a key facility at the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Campbell County just a day before Veterans Day, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The center’s main barn was reduced to rubble, but one powerful symbol of resilience remained standing: the Soldiers Cross.
All about renter’s rights and renter’s insurance in Virginia
Read full article: All about renter’s rights and renter’s insurance in VirginiaAfter the recent Fire at the Peter’s Creek Apartment Complex, many Roanoke residents have been wondering about renter’s rights and renter’s insurance in Virginia.
South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Read full article: South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials sayA fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
Roanoke County hosting firefighter training classes ahead of 2025 station opening
Read full article: Roanoke County hosting firefighter training classes ahead of 2025 station openingThe goal is to make sure firefighters are fully prepared and can handle an emergency, especially in rural parts of Roanoke County.
Cave Spring garage fire leaves four residents displaced
Read full article: Cave Spring garage fire leaves four residents displacedAfter a fire broke out at a garage in Cave Spring Monday night, four residents were displaced due to a strong smell of smoke and the power being turned off, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
Roanoke County house fire that displaced family leaves $250,000 in damages
Read full article: Roanoke County house fire that displaced family leaves $250,000 in damagesA Roanoke County fire that forced six people from their homes has left $250,00 in damages, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
Read full article: A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozensA fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.