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Residential fire on Cedar Cove Street quickly contained, no injuries reported

Read full article: Residential fire on Cedar Cove Street quickly contained, no injuries reported

Firefighters from several local departments responded early Wednesday morning to a residential fire on Cedar Cove Street.

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Two critically injured after head-on vehicle collision in Bedford Wednesday

Read full article: Two critically injured after head-on vehicle collision in Bedford Wednesday

Two individuals are both critically injured after a head-on vehicle collision in Bedford County Wednesday evening, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Bedford Fire Department offering early-detection cancer screening for firefighters

Read full article: Bedford Fire Department offering early-detection cancer screening for firefighters

The Bedford Fire Department announced on Sunday that they are now offering early-detection cancer screening using ultrasound for firefighters.

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One hospitalized after motor vehicle crash in Bedford

Read full article: One hospitalized after motor vehicle crash in Bedford

The Bedford Fire Department performed a motor vehicle extraction after a motor vehicle crash in which one person was hospitalized Wednesday.

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Five hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County Tuesday

Read full article: Five hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County Tuesday

Five people have been hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County Tuesday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Home destroyed after fire in Bedford

Read full article: Home destroyed after fire in Bedford

A home was destroyed following a fire that occurred in Bedford on Sunday morning, Bedford Fire Department said.

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Two rescued from vehicle trapped in floodwaters in Bedford Tuesday

Read full article: Two rescued from vehicle trapped in floodwaters in Bedford Tuesday

The Bedford Fire Department announced Tuesday that had rescued two women who were trapped in their vehicle in a flooded roadway.

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One injured following automotive shop fire in Bedford

Read full article: One injured following automotive shop fire in Bedford

A person was injured following an automotive shop fire that occurred in Bedford on Saturday, Bedford Fire Department said.

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No reported injuries after explosion at Forest Level Baptist Church in Bedford

Read full article: No reported injuries after explosion at Forest Level Baptist Church in Bedford

Crews from the Bedford Fire Department responded to an explosion in the basement of Forest Level Baptist Church on Bateman Road late Monday night.

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One injured after three-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Bedford Thursday

Read full article: One injured after three-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Bedford Thursday

One person was injured after a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Bedford County Thursday.

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Elderly dog rescued from hole in Bedford

Read full article: Elderly dog rescued from hole in Bedford

A happy ending after a dog was reunited with its owner after falling down a sinkhole!

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Crews respond to Bedford fire Tuesday night

Read full article: Crews respond to Bedford fire Tuesday night

The Bedford Fire Department responded to a fire Tuesday night.

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Car crashes into building on US-460 in Bedford

Read full article: Car crashes into building on US-460 in Bedford

Crews with the Bedford Fire Department responded to the crash on Friday night.

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Multiple crews battling forest fire on Sharp Top Mountain

Read full article: Multiple crews battling forest fire on Sharp Top Mountain

Multiple crews are on scene trying to contain a forest fire.

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Multiple people hurt after Bedford crash on Independence Blvd.

Read full article: Multiple people hurt after Bedford crash on Independence Blvd.

Multiple people were injured in a crash in Bedford Thursday afternoon.

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One flown to hospital after Bedford crash

Read full article: One flown to hospital after Bedford crash

An individual was flown to the hospital after a crash in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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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 scene

Three dogs were killed and two others needed treatment after a Bedford house fire on Tuesday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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One hurt, 3 animals dead after early morning Bedford fire

Read full article: One hurt, 3 animals dead after early morning Bedford fire

One person was transported to a local trauma center with non-life-threatening burns and three animals were found dead following an early morning fire in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Bedford County crews respond to brush fire in Thaxton area

Read full article: Bedford County crews respond to brush fire in Thaxton area

Crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Thaxton area of Bedford County.

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No one hurt after house fire in Bedford

Read full article: No one hurt after house fire in Bedford

Fortunately, no one was injured in a house fire in Bedford Tuesday night, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Bedford fire officials urge drivers to use caution on Moneta Rd after tractor-trailer overturns

Read full article: Bedford fire officials urge drivers to use caution on Moneta Rd after tractor-trailer overturns

The Bedford Fire Department is warning drivers about a tractor-trailer crash on Moneta Road Monday morning.

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‘I’m just shocked’: Town of Bedford rallies behind business owner after fire

Read full article: ‘I’m just shocked’: Town of Bedford rallies behind business owner after fire

What was supposed to be a normal day for Helen Walters turned into a day full of emotion and heartbreak.

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Downtown Bedford fire ruled accidental, officials say

Read full article: Downtown Bedford fire ruled accidental, officials say

The Bedford Fire Department is urging the public to avoid downtown Bedford as they work to put out a commercial fire reported Friday.

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No one hurt after early morning Bedford County fire

Read full article: No one hurt after early morning Bedford County fire

Fortunately, no one was hurt in a Bedford fire that took several hours to fully extinguish, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Bedford firefighters show support for student bullied at school

Read full article: Bedford firefighters show support for student bullied at school

The Bedford Fire Department showed its support for students struggling with bullying at school.

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Bedford Fire Department rescues horse from frozen pond

Read full article: Bedford Fire Department rescues horse from frozen pond

One horse was lifted from a frozen pond to safety, thanks to the Bedford Fire Department.

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No injuries reported after vehicle fire spreads to gas pumps at Bedford convenience store

Read full article: No injuries reported after vehicle fire spreads to gas pumps at Bedford convenience store

No one was hurt after a vehicle fire spread to several gas pumps at a Bedford convenience store, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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No one hurt after structure fire in Bedford County, crews say

Read full article: No one hurt after structure fire in Bedford County, crews say

The Bedford Fire Department says around 6:49 a.m. on Wednesday, crews responded to multiple reports of a residential structure fire in Moneta.

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Two hospitalized after crash in Bedford

Read full article: Two hospitalized after crash in Bedford

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Bedford early Saturday, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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One person sent to hospital after Bedford County crash

Read full article: One person sent to hospital after Bedford County crash

One person is recovering after a crash in Bedford County.

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Ambulance, tractor-trailer crash on Route 460, no one hurt, crews say

Read full article: Ambulance, tractor-trailer crash on Route 460, no one hurt, crews say

The Bedford Fire Department said the crash happened around 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday and involved an ambulance and a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Route 460 and Woodhaven Drive.

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Part of Route 43 in Bedford closed after tractor-trailer overturns

Read full article: Part of Route 43 in Bedford closed after tractor-trailer overturns

Those driving on Route 43 in Bedford can expect delays due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer Monday morning, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Lynchburg experts give simple, life-saving tips on how to beat the extreme heat

Read full article: Lynchburg experts give simple, life-saving tips on how to beat the extreme heat

Finding ways to battle high heat and humidity isn’t always a breeze, but experts say keeping cool is critical.

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Bedford Fire Department announces new chief

Read full article: Bedford Fire Department announces new chief

Todd Stone is a Bedford native who has spent 36 years with the department.

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Authorities identify body of missing man found in Bedford County lake

Read full article: Authorities identify body of missing man found in Bedford County lake

The Department of Wildlife Resources has identified the man whose body was found in a Bedford County lake at about 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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Man hospitalized after he was hit by lightning on Sharp Top Mountain

Read full article: Man hospitalized after he was hit by lightning on Sharp Top Mountain

A man is in the hospital after he was hit by lightning at the top of Sharp Top Mountain, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Bedford fire chief appointed to statewide leadership role

Read full article: Bedford fire chief appointed to statewide leadership role

He spent the last 15 years as head of Bedford’s department, and he served the past 21 years in the City of Roanoke.

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Bedford Fire Dept rescues 1 person trapped in rollover crash

Read full article: Bedford Fire Dept rescues 1 person trapped in rollover crash

Someone is alive thanks to the aid of the Bedford Fire Department.

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Heat-detecting drone helps rescue missing Christmas Day hikers in Bedford

Read full article: Heat-detecting drone helps rescue missing Christmas Day hikers in Bedford

That camera detected their body heat, and firefighters were able to escort them down the trail.

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Firefighter stable, but seriously injured after Moneta house fire

Read full article: Firefighter stable, but seriously injured after Moneta house fire

A dog is dead and a firefighter is in the hospital after a fire in Moneta.

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Man charged with DUI in Bedford County crash that left 3 injured

Read full article: Man charged with DUI in Bedford County crash that left 3 injured

A man has been charged with a DUI in a Bedford County crash that sent three people to the hospital over the weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

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Carbon monoxide exposure from propane leak in Bedford sends 8 to the hospital

Read full article: Carbon monoxide exposure from propane leak in Bedford sends 8 to the hospital

The Bedford Fire Department is on the scene of an incident where officials say a propane leak happened Friday night.

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Four injured in series of crashes in Bedford

Read full article: Four injured in series of crashes in Bedford

The Bedford Fire Department reported three significant crashes that happened over the course of a little over 24 hours.

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One dead after box truck crash in Bedford

Read full article: One dead after box truck crash in Bedford

A person has died after a crash in Bedford Monday afternoon, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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Two injured after head-on vehicle crash in Bedford

Read full article: Two injured after head-on vehicle crash in Bedford

A head-on vehicle crash in Bedford left two people in the hospital with one of them in critical condition.

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One person seriously injured after Bedford crash

Read full article: One person seriously injured after Bedford crash

The Bedford Fire Department responded to a car crash on Friday afternoon.

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2 hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after Bedford County crash

Read full article: 2 hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after Bedford County crash

Two people are in the hospital after a Bedford County crash, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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4 hospitalized after Bedford County multi-vehicle crash

Read full article: 4 hospitalized after Bedford County multi-vehicle crash

Four people were transported to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Bedford Fire Department.

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One firefighter injured following Bedford house fire

Read full article: One firefighter injured following Bedford house fire

A house fire in Bedford left one firefighter injured Monday afternoon.

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One injured, three children unharmed following pickup overturning in Bedford

Read full article: One injured, three children unharmed following pickup overturning in Bedford

Crews from the Bedford Fire Department work to rescue an adult and three children from an overturned pickup on Dec. 27, 2020BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Fire Department rescued one adult and three children after their pickup flips on a Bedford road Sunday. Officials said the incident happened on the 3000 block of Bore Auger Road. When units arrived, they found a pickup turned over with an adult and three children still inside. Crews worked to remove all the victims and say the three children were uninjured while the adult had to be extricated from the vehicle and suffered minor injuries.

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Two people treated for serious, life-threatening injuries after crash in Bedford

Read full article: Two people treated for serious, life-threatening injuries after crash in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. – A crash in Bedford on Tuesday evening left two people with serious, life-threatening injuries. It happened before 5:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of the VA Byway, according to the Bedford Fire Department. Crews arrived to find an SUV crashed into a tree with two people stuck inside, according to the fire department. Both people suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and were airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

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Car gets stuck into a Bedford house following crash

Read full article: Car gets stuck into a Bedford house following crash

BEDFORD, Va. – A car crashed into a Bedford home Saturday afternoon. At about 2:20 p.m., Bedford Communications alerted the Bedford Fire Department for reports of a vehicle trapped in a house at the 1800 block of Centerville Road. Crews arrived at the scene to find the car and worked to remove the doors to free the person inside. The person was transported by medics and officials didn’t say whether they were injured. There was no structural damage to the house, according to the fire department.

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Mobile home, storage shed engulfed in heavy fire in Bedford County

Read full article: Mobile home, storage shed engulfed in heavy fire in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A home in Bedford County caught fire Wednesday morning, displacing four residents, according to the Bedford Fire Department. At about 11:32 a.m., Bedford Fire said units responded to 1090 Hill Road after reports of a porch fire at a residence. Authorities said they arrived at the scene to find heavy fire from a mobile home and storage shed. According to the fire department, the Red Cross is working to provide shelter for the four occupants who have been displaced. The fire is under investigation by the Bedford County Fire Marshals Office.

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Bedford Fire investigates overnight apartment fire

Read full article: Bedford Fire investigates overnight apartment fire

BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Fire Department is investigating an overnight apartment fire on Blue Ridge Avenue. According to Deputy Chief Matt Scott, firefighters arrived on scene around 1:15 a.m. Sunday to heavy smoke coming from a two-story wood frame apartment building. The fire was contained to a bedroom in the building. It took firefighters about 10 minutes to gain control of the fire. Scott estimates the damage to be about $35,000.

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Driver hospitalized after fiery crash in Bedford

Read full article: Driver hospitalized after fiery crash in Bedford

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. A person is in the hospital after authorities say they crashed into a tree before their car burst into flames. According to the Bedford Fire Department, the accident happened in the 5500 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Officers say they told crews that were on the way that there was heavy fire and that the injured driver was out of the car and at a safe distance. Crews say they were able to extinguish the fire by 11:45 p.m. According to the fire department, the driver is being treated at Bedford Memorial.

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Man reportedly attempts to elude police, causing a crash in Bedford

Read full article: Man reportedly attempts to elude police, causing a crash in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. According to the Bedford Fire Department, units responded to a car crash with partial ejection near Burks Hill Road. First responders say upon arrival, they found heavy damage and multiple patients. The car reportedly attempted to elude police when it exited the bypass at a high rate of speed and lost control. Officials say one passenger was partially ejected and sent to the hospital in serious conditions, two others were hurt but not seriously injured.

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Fire crews respond to house fire in Bedford, discover ‘extreme hoarding condition’

Read full article: Fire crews respond to house fire in Bedford, discover ‘extreme hoarding condition’

BEDFORD, Va. – Crews responded to a house fire in Bedford on Friday night. They also discovered an “extreme hoarding condition," according to the Forest Volunteer Fire Department. Crews were able to get the fire under control but the hoarding conditions “will contribute to a long overhaul,” according to the Bedford Fire Department. Crews discovered an "extreme hoarding condition." (Forest Volunteer Fire Department)

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One person in the hospital after Saturday night crash in Bedford County

Read full article: One person in the hospital after Saturday night crash in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – According to the Bedford Fire Department, a car was trapped after it crashed into a tree around 11 p.m. Saturday along the 8000 block of Big Island Highway in Bedford County. Crews removed the roof of the car to get the person inside of it out. Medics treated the person on scene. The fire department says they were then taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Check back for more updates.

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Driver freed from car after falling over embankment

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Bedford Fire DepartmentBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - A person was stuck inside a car after it fell over an embankment at the 5500 block of Big Island Highway in Bedford County on Sunday morning. According to the Bedford County Fire Department, the car came down an embankment in a thick area of vegetation. The driver was extricated from the car using a rescue stretcher. The driver was taken to Bedford Memorial Hospital. Fourth run of the morning sent BFD units to the 5500 block of Big Island Highway for a vehicle over the embankment with... Posted by Bedford Fire Department on Sunday, November 3, 2019Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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Crews on scene of house fire in Bedford County

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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Bedford County, according to the Bedford Fire Department. Authorities say the fire is located at a house at 1173 Hawkins Ridge Road. No additional information is available. Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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