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Fire at Danville home determined as intentional by Danville Fire Department
Read full article: Fire at Danville home determined as intentional by Danville Fire DepartmentThere was a fire at a home in Danville that was deemed to have been caused intentionally, Danville Police 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.
Botetourt County crews battle brush fires caused by downed powerlines and fallen trees
Read full article: Botetourt County crews battle brush fires caused by downed powerlines and fallen treesFirefighters in Botetourt County battled multiple brush fires Friday afternoon, according to Botetourt County Fire & EMS.
Pulaski County crews assist with fires across Virginia
Read full article: Pulaski County crews assist with fires across VirginiaSurrounding counties are lending a hand after winds took hold of multiple fires across Virginia. A crew from Southwest Virginia headed to Albemarle and Page counties last week to help put out the fires.
UPDATE: Crews extinguish fire that destroyed two outbuildings in Roanoke County Wednesday night
Read full article: UPDATE: Crews extinguish fire that destroyed two outbuildings in Roanoke County Wednesday nightCrews are working to contain a brush fire in the Mason’s Cove area of Roanoke County, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
Man charged with first-degree murder in connection with 2023 fatal fire in Wise County
Read full article: Man charged with first-degree murder in connection with 2023 fatal fire in Wise CountyA Wise County grand jury has indicted a 30-year-old Appalachia man in connection with a fatal fire that happened in 2023.
Homeless again: Roanoke City resident shares story after being displaced by fire
Read full article: Homeless again: Roanoke City resident shares story after being displaced by fireA deadly fire that ripped through a Southwest Roanoke home killed one man and left ten people homeless. Some of the tenants were experiencing homelessness not too long ago.
First responders reflect on dangers of job following Loudoun Co. home explosion
Read full article: First responders reflect on dangers of job following Loudoun Co. home explosionRoanoke County Fire and Rescue is reminding one another to stay vigilant after two firefighters were killed in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Three dogs killed in Bedford house fire, one sent to emergency vet, another treated on scene
Read full article: Three dogs killed in Bedford house fire, one sent to emergency vet, another treated on sceneThree dogs were killed and two others needed treatment after a Bedford house fire on Tuesday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.
Danville firefighters battled housefire
Read full article: Danville firefighters battled housefireDanville Fire Units responded shortly after 1:15 Sunday morning for a reported structure fire at 181 Kimberly Ave. When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the single-story residence and marked it a working fire. Crews entered the residence to search for any possible victims, none were found, while other crews were able to make a quick knock down on the fire. The house sustained moderate fire and heavy smoke damage.