Salem Fire and EMS Department honored the life of former Chief Pat Counts who passed away at the age of 72 Thursday night.

One person was hurt after a structure fire in Salem early Saturday, according to the Salem Fire and EMS Department.

UPDATE - 11:44 a.m.

Medical professionals are now pushing for everyone to be CPR certified - even if they don’t work in healthcare or as a first responder - now more than ever.

SALEM, Va. - Crews responded to a residential structure fire in Salem Tuesday night just before 8 p.m. They arrived less than five minutes after receiving the call of a fire at 6 Bowman Avenue and were able to contain the fire to the basement in less than 15 minutes, according to Salem Fire-EMS. Four people were home, and one person was taken to LewisGale Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation, according to Salem Fire-EMS. The Salem Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire and currently, there is no damage estimate. The displaced family is getting assistance from other family members, according to Salem Fire-EMS.