The Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office says a kitchen fryer caused the fire at El Mezcal early Monday morning, resulting in $80,000 in damages.

A fire in Roanoke County resulted in two townhomes displaced, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said.

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.

One person has been displaced after a mobile home fire at Yellow Mountain Village, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said.

Roanoke County kids got a taste of what fire and rescue members do, through the Camp R.I.T. program held on Friday.

No injuries have been reported after a car crashed into a portion of a building in the Copper Croft Apartments.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at Ridgeview Apartments Thursday afternoon.

Local first responders are proving that their life-saving skills are needed in all kinds of situations, like rescues involving our pets.

A 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.

The Roanoke County Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was caused by an outdoor woodstove.

A family of three will need to find another place to stay after a fire broke out at their home Sunday evening, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

A Vinton house fire that left a family of six displaced has resulted in $250,000 in damages, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.

A fire destroyed a home in the Clearbrook area of Roanoke County on Tuesday evening, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

One person was displaced and two dogs were rescued following a house fire in Roanoke County Friday afternoon, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

The Roanoke County Fire Department is warning against holiday hazards, after an Elf on the Shelf was burned.

The fire that occurred early Tuesday morning at Sakura Japanese Steak House on Williamson Road has left $250,000 in damages, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Two adults escaped a house fire unharmed Wednesday in Roanoke County, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore shares how Camp R.I.T. benefits local kids and the team.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in Cave Spring on Thursday night.

A Roanoke County home was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

A house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday evening left a family displaced, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023 to the 6100 block of Castle View Court, in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County, for the report of a residential structure fire.

House fire in Hollins displaces a family of three.

No injuries were reported after a car fire in the parking lot of the Bonsack Walmart Sunday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Two residents were hospitalized following an early morning structure fire in Roanoke Friday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has created its first-ever three-year strategic plan, which outlines its improvements and goals through 2025.

Seven people were taken to the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning incidents.

One person is displaced after an accidental house fire on Christmas Day in Roanoke County, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said.

A house fire has turned into a murder investigation in Roanoke County.

Roanoke County Police are investigating after a person was found dead Sunday.

Three individuals were hospitalized after a crash in Roanoke County Saturday, according to police.

A house fire in the Hollins area of Roanoke County left two adults displaced and one cat dead on Tuesday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

The Roanoke County Fire Marshals Office has reported the cause of the fire to be accidental, due to an electrical issue.

A house in Roanoke County has been deemed a total loss after a fire Monday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 4:57 a.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2022, to the 4700 block of Fort Lewis Church Road, in the Fort Lewis area.

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Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Paramedic students participated in a first of its kind virtual reality training.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue says no one was hurt following an apartment fire in the North County area on Monday morning.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Mountain View Road approximately 12:43 p.m. Friday.

A hiker has died after falling off McAfee Knob early Sunday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

A Roanoke County home is a total loss and two residents have been displaced after a fire.

Several people are without a home after a fire broke out in a Vinton apartment complex Tuesday night.

UPDATE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation and determined that the cause of the fire was accidental. Damages are estimated at $220,000.

A fire in Roanoke County claimed the life of a resident and a dog on Thursday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Authorities said the fire occurred in the 3400 block of Locust Grove Lane in the Ft. Lewis area.

A Roanoke County man is without a home after a fire engulfed his mobile home in the Ft. Lewis area Tuesday afternoon.

Three adults are out of a home after a fire in Roanoke County Tuesday afternoon.

Drones have become just as common as hoses and axes for many of our local fire departments and now Roanoke County is piloting a program that would take its drones to the next level.

According to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office, a mobile home is deemed a total loss after a fire on Saturday.

Crews are battling a massive apartment complex fire in Roanoke County Friday evening.

Two residents displaced after house fire in Roanoke CountyROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Two Roanoke County residents have been displaced after their house caught fire Friday night. At about 7:45 p.m., Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to the 8500 block of Summer View Drive in the Hollins area for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found fire and smoke coming from the front corner of a one-story home. Officials said the two adults inside the home were able to escape unharmed. The two residents were displaced and are staying with neighbors, according to the fire department.

Crews responded to a house fire at 6135 Carolina Trail in Roanoke County on March 22, 2021. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEAuthorities said that a fire that displaced a family of four in Roanoke County on Monday was caused by a clothes dryer. According to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, the fire was accidental and caused around $200,000 in damages. Shortly after 5 p.m., Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews responded to 6135 Carolina Trail for a reported house fire. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating what caused the fire.

VINTON, Va. – Roanoke Fire and Rescue responded to an early morning house fire in Vinton Sunday. One person is displaced. It happened around 6:00 a.m. in the 200 block of Cedar Avenue in Vinton. The cause of the house fire is under investigation by the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office. The one person home at the time was able to get out safely.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – One person is injured and displaced and a cat is dead following a house fire Saturday morning in Roanoke County. At about 10:00 a.m., Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to the 6800 block of Trevilian Road in the North County area for a report of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire from the back of a two-story house. The fire department said the occupant of the house will be displaced. Officials said the fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes following the crew’s arrival, but there was a partial roof collapse on the back of the house.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Two residents are going to be displaced after their house caught fire Friday evening, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. At about 5:40 p.m., crews said they responded to the report of a house fire in the 5800 block of Maywood Avenue in the Ft. Lewis area. Two adults were in the house at the time of the fire and they were able to evacuate. Officials said one of the residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital while the other was treated on the scene. The two residents were displaced and will be staying with their family nearby, according to authorities.

VINTON, Va. – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire that happened in a Vinton apartment Wednesday evening. At about 6 p.m., crews reported to the 400 block of Vale Ave for an apartment building that caught fire. The apartment affected was occupied by one woman who was able to escape on her own and the American Red Cross will be assisting the displaced woman. Crews reported no injuries. After investigation, the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire to be accidental with damages estimated at $5,000.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue units rescued an injured hiker Saturday afternoon. At about 12:15 p.m., crews were dispatched to the McAfee Knob parking lot for reports of an injured hiker who had fallen off the Sawtooth Trail, the Appalachian Trail connector trail from McAfee to Dragon’s Tooth. Authorities said the hiker was about a mile away from the parking lot and had fallen off the trail down a steep embankment, sustaining a head injury. The hiker was carried out and off the trail through steep, icy terrain and over a creek, exiting near The Homeplace Restaurant. According to Fire and Rescue, the patient was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries at about 2:40 p.m.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded about 1:30 a.m., on Thursday to Franklin Street, in the Cave Spring area, for the report of a chimney fire. Crews found heavy fire and smoke showing from the attic of a one story, wood frame home. The family will be displaced but will be staying with family in the area. Roanoke County says the fire appears to have started in the chimney and extended to the attic and the roof of the home. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is on scene to investigate and estimate damages.

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. Along with that, have a fire escape plan and if you have guests during the holidays make sure they know too. He also says to cut off the stove and the small fire should go out, but do not add water. It’s an odorless, deadly gas and he said you need an alarm to try and detect it in your home.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. As many people struggle to find a job during the coronavirus pandemic, some employers are still struggling to find workers, including local fire and rescue departments. Recruiting has been an ongoing struggle for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, much like most departments across the country. The coronavirus; however, has amplified not just day-to-day challenges, but potentially long-term ones as well. Always a crucial need for volunteers, said Brian Clingenpeel, the community outreach coordinator for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. That hasnt changed this year, but the coronavirus has certainly made an already challenging process even more difficult.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. Crews responded to a fire at a townhouse in Roanoke County on Thursday. Just after 8 p.m., firefighters arrived to the 7700 block of Williamson Road to find smoke coming from the front of a two-story townhouse. No one was hurt and the fire was under control in less than 10 minutes, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said the fire appeared to have started in the kitchen. The Roanoke County Fire Marshals Office is investigating the specific cause and estimating the amount in damages.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. At Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, the day starts with COVID-19 conversations and ends with them. In a Zoom meeting, Chief Steve Simon said first responders are working hard to protect the community from COVID-19 while also responding to fires, water rescues and medical emergencies. I am very, very proud to say not one employee from Roanoke County, police, fire and rescue, or sheriff have been infected by the job. Now, we have had some exposures that theyve got off the job that theyve had to be quarantined, but our people treat this thing very seriously, said Simon. Chief Simon said the county has increased its social media and online presence in an effort to continue interacting with the public.

ROANOKE CO.,Va. – UPDATEA fire over the weekend in Roanoke County has been ruled accidental. ORIGINAL STORYRoanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 3900 block of Meadowlark Road around 5 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officials say they found heavy smoke coming from the front door and vents of the one-story home. Officials say the fire appears to have started in the basement.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at about noon Saturday. The incident took place at the 300 block of Sunflower Drive, which is located in the Vinton area. Crews found heavy black smoke coming from one end of the two-story home. The home was occupied by two adults and two cats at the time of the fire and all made it out safely. The fire was brought under control and no injuries have been reported at this time.

iStock/klikkROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire alarm in the 4600 block of Red Barn Lane around 7:45 p.m. Friday. Crews found smoke coming from the home and upgraded the call to a residential structure fire upon arrival. The family will be displaced but is staying with family in the area. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was started by an unattended candle and did about $75,000 in damage. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Crews battled a house fire and a pickup truck fire on Tuesday in Roanoke County. It happened in the Catawba/Masons Cove area in the 7800 block of Bending Oak Drive. No one was injured, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. The fire was determined to be an accident, with estimated damages at $50,000, due to the accidental pickup truck fire too close to the house, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal's Office. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Villages at Garst Creek apartments. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from a second-story apartment. There was a fair amount of smoke and water damage to the apartment where the fire occurred, as well as the apartment below. The fire was located on the stovetop and extended to the cabinets in the kitchen. There were no injuries reported, but they will be displaced.

iStock/klikkROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue is reminding residents to practice good grill safety -- like keeping it away from anything that can catch on fire -- after they responded to a grill fire in the Bonsack area. Crews responded just before 6 p.m. Thursday to the 5400 block of Orchard Villas Circle for a report of a structure fire, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Crews got the flames under control in about five minutes, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Damages are estimated to be about $6,000, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. The fire was caused by a malfunction of a gas grill, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal's Office.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue holds its first ever Camp R.I.T. The Lynchburg Humane Society and Appomattox County Pet Center has a cat adoption special today. Students taking part in Patrick Henry Community College's Verizon Innovative Learning Camp will show off their projects today. Faith leaders in the Roanoke Valley will hold a vigil tonight.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue welcomed 10 new members Wednesday. A pinning ceremony was held to officially welcome the former Vinton firefighters. Roanoke County used to pay Vinton for shared services. "It's no difference for the citizens and it's not that much difference for county fire and rescue," said Roanoke County Fire Chief Stephen Simon. Those folks are now just Roanoke County employees instead of the Town of Vinton employees," said Brian Clingenpeel, the community outreach coordinator for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.