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DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT


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Four people injured, eight residents displaced after Danville structure fire Monday

Read full article: Four people injured, eight residents displaced after Danville structure fire Monday

The Danville Fire Department announced Monday that four people were injured and eight were displaced following a residential structure Fire Monday morning.

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Danville white water course to provide unique training opportunity to local first responders

Read full article: Danville white water course to provide unique training opportunity to local first responders

A groundbreaking $12 million white water course, the first of its kind in the state, will soon transform a historic canal running parallel to the Dan River.

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One displaced following house fire in Danville

Read full article: One displaced following house fire in Danville

One person was displaced following a house fire that occurred in Danville early Sunday morning, Danville Fire Department said.

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15 Danville Fire Department members honored for rescuing woman trapped by fallen trees

Read full article: 15 Danville Fire Department members honored for rescuing woman trapped by fallen trees

The Danville Fire Department announced Monday that it had presented a unit that helped rescue a woman after two trees fell on her car last month with a Meritorious Unit Citation.

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Danville crews respond to house fire Wednesday night

Read full article: Danville crews respond to house fire Wednesday night

Danville firefighters worked tirelessly to battle a fire Wednesday night, with crews needing to be rotated due to the extremely hot and humid weather.

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Late-Night Fire, Altercation Reported at Danville Apartment Building

Read full article: Late-Night Fire, Altercation Reported at Danville Apartment Building

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire and a โ€˜public altercation with injuriesโ€™ at an apartment building late Friday night.

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Caesars Virginia celebrates Danville firefighters with $1.6 million fire truck donation

Read full article: Caesars Virginia celebrates Danville firefighters with $1.6 million fire truck donation

In honor of International Firefightersโ€™ Day, which was on Sunday, Caesars Virginia is set to celebrate a major donation made to the Danville Fire Department.

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One hospitalized, 5 displaced after Danville apartment fire

Read full article: One hospitalized, 5 displaced after Danville apartment fire

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Several displaced after fire on Main Street in Danville

Read full article: Several displaced after fire on Main Street in Danville

Several people have been displaced after a fire broke out in the 600 block of Main Street in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in Danville

Read full article: Two families displaced after fire at duplex apartment building in Danville

Thankfully, no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a duplex apartment building in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville Mourns Loss of Beloved Firefighter Kaleb Barker

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Danville mourns the sudden loss of firefighter Kaleb Barker, a devoted family man and community hero, as support pours in for his grieving family.

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Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter

Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter

10 News has now learned that Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker was killed in an accidental shooting Wednesday night, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Danville fire crews respond to house fire overnight

Read full article: Danville fire crews respond to house fire overnight

The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire early Friday morning.

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29-year-old charged with arson in connection with Danville fire

Read full article: 29-year-old charged with arson in connection with Danville fire

The Fire Marshalโ€™s Office has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a fire that occurred Thursday night in Danville.

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One dead in Danville structure fire

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One person is dead after a fire in Danville Thursday afternoon.

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6 displaced after residential fire in Danville Monday

Read full article: 6 displaced after residential fire in Danville Monday

Six people were displaced after a residential fire in Danville Monday, according to the the town.

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Firefighters Face Back-to-Back Fires at Danville House

Read full article: Firefighters Face Back-to-Back Fires at Danville House

The Danville Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires at 181 Kimberly Ave over the weekend, with both incidents currently under investigation.

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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 Department

There was a fire at a home in Danville that was deemed to have been caused intentionally, Danville Police Department said.

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Fire in Danville leaves two homes damaged

Read full article: Fire in Danville leaves two homes damaged

A fire in Danville left two homes damaged and one resident displaced, Danville Fire Department said.

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Crews respond to overnight fire at Danville dry cleaning business

Read full article: Crews respond to overnight fire at Danville dry cleaning business

No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a dry cleaning business in Danville overnight, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Fire in Danville apartment leaves multiple residents displaced

Read full article: Fire in Danville apartment leaves multiple residents displaced

The Danville Fire Department arrived at Dan River Crossing Apartments in Danville this morning after a fire was reported in the complex.

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Danville firefighters respond to house fire

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1453 N. Main St at 2:43 am.

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One displaced after Danville house fire

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One person was displaced after a house fire in Danville Friday, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Pet dead after early morning Danville house fire

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A pet was killed in a Danville house fire early Monday morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Crews respond to second fire at Danville manufacturer

Read full article: Crews respond to second fire at Danville manufacturer

Crews with the Danville Fire Department responded to another fire at Blue Ridge Fiberboard after spending about six hours extinguishing the first fire there Sunday afternoon.

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Danville firefighters battling housefire

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Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 452 Church Ave. this morning shortly after 5:00am.

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Eight displaced after Danville house fire

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Eight people were displaced after a house fire in Danville Thursday afternoon, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville firefighters respond to house fire

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Firefighters in Danville responded to a house fire just before 9 a.m. on Saturday. One resident inside got out safely and was treated for smoke inhalation.

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Two displaced after Danville house fire

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Two people were displaced after a house fire at 133 Westmoreland Court in Danville on Thursday, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville fire sends resident to the ER

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An early morning Danville fire resulted in a resident being transported to the ER, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville residents being assisted by the Red Cross after early morning fire

Read full article: Danville residents being assisted by the Red Cross after early morning fire

The Danville Fire Department was called to a house fire early Wednesday morning in the 2600 block of Westover Drive.

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Resident displaced after Danville house fire

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A resident has been forced from their home after it was damaged in a fire, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Apartment fire under investigation

Read full article: Apartment fire under investigation

Fire crews say the HVAC unit outside, was on fire.

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One person dies in Danville house fire

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One person died in a Danville house fire Sunday morning.

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Three residents displaced after Danville fire

Read full article: Three residents displaced after Danville fire

Three people made it out of a Danville house fire unharmed Monday night, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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No one hurt after Tuesday night fire in Danville

Read full article: No one hurt after Tuesday night fire in Danville

Fortunately, no one was injured after a fire in Danville on Tuesday night, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Crews respond to overnight house fire in Danville

Read full article: Crews respond to overnight house fire in Danville

All residents were able to make it out of a home unharmed after a fire broke out overnight, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville Fire Department responds to fire at historic church on Holbrook Street

Read full article: Danville Fire Department responds to fire at historic church on Holbrook Street

The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday at the Loyal Baptist Church in Danville, located at 468 Holbrook Street.

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Danville crews respond to porch fire on Plum Street

Read full article: Danville crews respond to porch fire on Plum Street

Danville firefighters put out a porch fire in the 300 block of Plum Street at about 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.

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Danville crews save dog from house fire, no one hurt

Read full article: Danville crews save dog from house fire, no one hurt

The Danville Fire Department worked to put out a house fire on Friday evening.

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Family displaced after Danville house fire

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Saturday on London Bridge Drive.

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No one hurt after Danville house fire

Read full article: No one hurt after Danville house fire

The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire that left extensive smoke and fire damage.

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No injuries reported after structure fire at Danville elementary school

Read full article: No injuries reported after structure fire at Danville elementary school

There were no reported injuries after a structure fire broke out at Woodberry Hills Elementary School in Danville Saturday morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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No injuries reported after Danville vehicle fire spreads to garage, woods, crews say

Read full article: No injuries reported after Danville vehicle fire spreads to garage, woods, crews say

The Danville Fire Department worked to put out a vehicle fire that spread to a garage and nearby woods on Friday, the fire department said.

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Firefighters save a woman from housefire.

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 10 Garland St at 1;48 this morning.

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Residents displaced, one hospitalized after house fire in Danville

Read full article: Residents displaced, one hospitalized after house fire in Danville

Residents of a Danville home have been displaced after a fire left flame and smoke damage to the building, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville Fire Department responds to record number of calls in 2022

Read full article: Danville Fire Department responds to record number of calls in 2022

The Danville Fire Department responded to a record number of calls in 2022.

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Residents displaced after house fire in Danville

Read full article: Residents displaced after house fire in Danville

Residents of a Danville home will be displaced until their home is repaired from a fire, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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No one hurt after Danville electrical house fire

Read full article: No one hurt after Danville electrical house fire

The Danville Fire Department safety extinguished a house fire early Thursday.

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Danville fire crews responding to โ€˜very large fireโ€™ at Celotex

Read full article: Danville fire crews responding to โ€˜very large fireโ€™ at Celotex

The Danville Fire Department is responding to what they say is a โ€œvery large fireโ€ at Celotex.

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Danville structure fire started after food was left cooking unattended, authorities say

Read full article: Danville structure fire started after food was left cooking unattended, authorities say

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which had started in the kitchen Captain Dave Gunnell said.

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Danville Fire department rescues two and pet in water rescue

Read full article: Danville Fire department rescues two and pet in water rescue

Danville Fire Department went to Anglerโ€™s Park at 350 Northside Drive for a report of two fisherman drifting down river after boat lost power.

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Fire overnight at Blue Ridge Fiberboard

Read full article: Fire overnight at Blue Ridge Fiberboard

About 100 bundles of fiberboard were on fire and plant personnel were attempting to put the fire out.

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Four people forced out of home by fire in Danville on Myrtle Avenue

Read full article: Four people forced out of home by fire in Danville on Myrtle Avenue

A fire caused moderate damage in the kitchen, with smoke damage throughout the rest of the home on Myrtle Avenue in Danville Easter Sunday.

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Juvenile intentionally set fire that burned a Danville store Friday, says fire department

Read full article: Juvenile intentionally set fire that burned a Danville store Friday, says fire department

Authorities have arrested the person, a juvenile, they believe is responsible for Fridayโ€™s fire at a Danville shopping center.

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Crews working to extinguish fire at Danville shopping center

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The Danville Fire Department is working to put out a fire at a shopping center Friday evening.

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Danville Fire responds to house fire on Church Street

Read full article: Danville Fire responds to house fire on Church Street

The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire at 308 Church Street Saturday afternoon.

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One dead after Saturday morning house fire in Danville

Read full article: One dead after Saturday morning house fire in Danville

The Danville Fire Department says a person died in a house fire Saturday morning.

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House damaged after car, carport and attic catch fire in Danville

Read full article: House damaged after car, carport and attic catch fire in Danville

The Fire Marshalโ€™s office is investigating what caused a house, car and carport to catch on fire in Danville early Friday morning.

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Residents displaced after Friday night apartment fire in Danville

Read full article: Residents displaced after Friday night apartment fire in Danville

Several people were displaced and are now staying with family after an apartment fire in Danville on Friday, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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No one hurt after fire at Danville manufacturer

Read full article: No one hurt after fire at Danville manufacturer

The Danville Fire Department responded to Blue Ridge Fiberboard this afternoon for a large fire outside one of their buildings.

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Fire at Danville manufacturer leaves $180,000 in damages

Read full article: Fire at Danville manufacturer leaves $180,000 in damages

An overnight fire in Danville has left Blue Ridge Fiberboard with $180,000 in damages, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Boiler failure causes Danville fire

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 250 Celetex Drive around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

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Candles cause early morning Danville house fire

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The Danville Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire on Saturday.

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Godโ€™s Pit Crew teams up with Danville Fire Department to distribute blessing buckets

Read full article: Godโ€™s Pit Crew teams up with Danville Fire Department to distribute blessing buckets

A new partnership between God's Pit Crew and the Danville Fire Department is working to help people in crisis faster than ever before.

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Dog, cat die in Danville house fire

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A family's dog and cat died in a house fire at a Danville home Friday evening.

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Southside Virginia first responders prepare for heavy rain from Elsa

Read full article: Southside Virginia first responders prepare for heavy rain from Elsa

Southside could see the biggest local impact from Tropical Storm Elsa.

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New Danville radio system to improve communication during emergency calls

Read full article: New Danville radio system to improve communication during emergency calls

The Danville Life Saving Crew has a new radio system to improve communication with other responding agencies.

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3 adults displaced after Danville house fire

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Three people were displaced after a house fire in Danville this morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Crews respond to grease fire in Danville

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday night.

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Crews responding to Danville house fire

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The Danville Fire Department is working to extinguish a house fire.

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One man dead after house fire in Danville

Read full article: One man dead after house fire in Danville

A man is dead after a house fire in Danville that happened Thursday morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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Danville house fire caused by a cell phone charger left on a bed

Read full article: Danville house fire caused by a cell phone charger left on a bed

A fire that destroyed a Danville home Friday night was caused by a cell phone charger left on someoneโ€™s bed, according to the Danville Fire Department.

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One person injured after apartment complex fire in Danville

Read full article: One person injured after apartment complex fire in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ A resident is injured following an apartment complex fire in Danville Friday afternoon. At about 4:30 p.m., the Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire on South Ridge Street at the Heritage Towers apartment complex. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from a second-story apartment with bystanders reporting that the occupant of the apartment sustained injuries. They said there was a small fire inside the apartment. The person was transported Sovah Health with unknown medical injuries,Crews were able to extinguish the fire and occupants of surrounding apartments were evacuated to a nearby shelter and were later returned safely.

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Crews rescue trapped dog from river in Danville

Read full article: Crews rescue trapped dog from river in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ A water rescue executed by the Danville Fire Department saved a dog that was trapped in a river. Crews responded to 229 Northside Drive for a report of a dog trapped near a log in the river. When crews arrived, they found the dog near a log that was entangled in some debris in the river. The rescue team was able to remove the dog from the debris and the dog swam back to the shoreline to his owner. The dog was uninjured and didnโ€™t need further assistance from crews.

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Kitchen fire forces seven out of their Danville apartment

Read full article: Kitchen fire forces seven out of their Danville apartment

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ A kitchen fire early Saturday morning leaves seven people without a place to live in Danville. It happened around 2:30 a.m. at the Woodside Village complex on Piney Forest Road. When firefighters entered the second-story apartment, they found fire in the kitchen area. pic.twitter.com/PChWInjblG โ€” Danville Fire Department (@DanvilleVaFire) February 20, 2021The apartment had heat and smoke damage. Danville Police Dept., Danville Utilities, and the Danville Life Saving Crew assisted.

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No serious injuries reported after motel fire in Danville

Read full article: No serious injuries reported after motel fire in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ No one was seriously hurt after a fire at a Danville motel on Monday, though occupants found themselves without a place to stay after every room was damaged. The Danville Fire Department said crews responded to the Budget Inn on Piney Forest Road just before 9 a.m. They arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a room at the one-story motel. While crews worked to get the fire under control, the department also helped evacuate the rest of the motel rooms. The fire department said one person was treated at the scene and released, but otherwise no injuries were reported.

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Danville Fire Department sparks fire safety talk with new wreath campaign

Read full article: Danville Fire Department sparks fire safety talk with new wreath campaign

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Most wreaths bring joy; however, this one in Danville is reminding people about fire safety. The wreath with red lights hangs outside of the main Danville fire station on Lynn Street. For every structure fire that crews extinguished this December, a red light was removed and a white light was added. As of Thursday morning, four white lights were on the wreath. โ€œNext year we are already in the works for trying to get this at a different location,โ€ said Danville Fire Department Acting Fire Marshall Richard Guill.

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Suspect named in arson case at Averett University building in Danville

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He is charged with one count of arson in connection with the fire at Averett University on Tuesday. UPDATE 12/30Tuesday morning at 3:14 a.m. Danville Fire Department responded to a building fire on the 100 block of Robertson Avenue. (Danville Fire Department)Investigators in Danville are looking for the person they said started a fire at an Averett University building on Tuesday morning. ORIGINAL STORYTuesday morning at 3:14 a.m. the Danville Fire Department responded to a building fire on the 100 block of Robertson Avenue. The building was a house that had been turned into offices for Averett University, according to DFD.

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Danville Fire responds to house fire early Saturday morning

Read full article: Danville Fire responds to house fire early Saturday morning

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1200 block of Halifax Road. When crews got the call around 4:30 a.m., fire could be seen pouring out of the side and rear windows of the home. No one was inside when firefighters arrived. Danville Life Saving Crew, Danville Police Department, Danville Power and Light, Danville Water and Gas and Danville Public Works assisted on the Scene. The Fire Marshalโ€™s office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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Crews responding to fire at Danville business

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Firefighters are responding to a fire at a business in Danville on Wednesday night. The fire is at Danville Tree Care located at 1340 Goodyear Boulevard. As of 9:08 p.m., crews were still at the scene and the building fire was considered to be fully involved, according to the Danville Fire Department. Goodyear Boulevard is closed from Industrial Avenue to the Danville Expressway.

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Crews respond to heavy fire in Danville motel

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ The Danville Fire Department responded to a motel that was on fire Sunday morning. At 10:40 a.m., crews arrived at the Red Carpet Inn & Suites on 1390 Piney Forest Road to find heavy fire and smoke coming from a second-floor motel room. One of the rooms had extensive damage while the two rooms on either side only received smoke and heat damage. Crews were able to evacuate all occupants and there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Multiple people saved from Danville fire

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The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sycamore St. Multiple people were unable to escape due to blockages. The Fire Department responded with 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, a Safety Officer and Battalion Chief. The fire was extinguished quickly with a total of 15 firefighters on scene for just over an hour. The firefighter and rescued occupant were treated and released from SOVAH Health.

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One family displaced by fire at Danville apartment complex

Read full article: One family displaced by fire at Danville apartment complex

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ One family is displaced after a fire at a Danville apartment complex Wednesday night, according to the Danville Fire Department. Authorities say firefighters responded to the fire on North Hills Court just after 11 p.m. When crews arrived, they found a fire in the kitchen of a ground floor unit. First responders got everyone out, rescued a family cat and then quickly put out the fire, which they say was caused by unattended cooking. Authorities say one family was displaced by the fire.

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Several apartments in Danville damaged in building fire

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Danville Fire Department Responded to a reported structure fire on West Main St. at 8:02 pm Friday night. Thatโ€™s where crews found a two story apartment building with heavy fire and smoke showing from the roof. Officials say there was severe fire damage to two second floor apartments. Six other apartments received damage in the way of smoke, heat, and water. Some are staying with family and friends along with some who were assisted by the Red Cross, who provided shelter.

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Two adults, four children displaced after Danville house fire

Read full article: Two adults, four children displaced after Danville house fire

When the first crew arrived, they say they saw heavy smoke around the house. Crews say they were then able to control the fire from the outside and were later able to go back inside. Two adults and four children have been displaced as a result of the fire, and the Red Cross is working to help them. ORIGINAL STORYCrews are on the scene of a house fire in Danville on Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/WDIe5aw1Hv โ€” Danville Fire Department (@DanvilleVaFire) October 14, 2020When crews first arrived, they say there was heavy smoke and fire.

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Crews on scene of Danville house fire

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department. Authorities say the fire is on Church Avenue off Riverside Drive. The home is one story, and crews say that flames are coming through the roof. One story house with heavy fire coming through the roof. pic.twitter.com/JwkQUTp7ik โ€” Danville Fire Department (@DanvilleVaFire) October 8, 2020Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.

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Danville firefighters respond after car crashes into house

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Crews responded to a crash in Danville on Thursday morning after a car ran into the front corner of a house on Gay Street. The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Danville Fire Department. The house, located at 433 Gay Street, was empty at the time of the crash. The driver was out of the car when crews arrived, according to the Danville Fire Department. Firefighters installed temporary shoring to protect the house from further damage.

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Danville Fire responds to house fire on Campbell Street

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ A two-story house fire kept Danville firefighters busy early Saturday morning. Firefighters were on scene four and a half hours trying to put out the blaze. The Danville Fire Department responded to the fire at 129 Campbell Street just before 4 a.m. Saturday. At the time of arrival, everyone inside was out of the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the fire marshalโ€™s office.

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Two different people rescued from Dan River on Saturday

Read full article: Two different people rescued from Dan River on Saturday

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Crews with the Danville Fire Department and other agencies responded to two different lifesaving calls on the Dan River on Saturday. First, they got a report just after 7:30 a.m. of a person in danger of falling into the river from the Main Street Bridge. The second call was for someone in the river after their kayak overturned just after 2 p.m.Crews arrived to find a man on some debris underneath the Norfolk Southern train trestle. Crews attempted a high angle rescue from the top of the train trestle. They were able to lower a rescuer to the victim, place a harness on the victim and pull him to safety, according to the Fire Department.

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Electrical short sparks house fire in Danville

Read full article: Electrical short sparks house fire in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ The Red Cross is assisting a Danville family after a Wednesday afternoon house fire. Smoke could be seen coming from the house. The kitchen sustained moderate damage while the rest of the house sustained minor heat and smoke damage according to a news release from the fire department. An electrical outlet shorted out and caught a baseboard on fire. The fire spread to cabinets near the stove and โ€œout into the kitchenโ€ the news release said.

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Investigators say electrical issues caused Danville house fire

Read full article: Investigators say electrical issues caused Danville house fire

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ The Danville Fire Department responded to Withers Road in South Danville for a structure fire just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Crews arrived on scene to find a single story house with heavy smoke showing. The fire was investigated by the Danville Fire Marshals office and found to be electrical in nature. The Danville Fire Department responded with three engine companies, one ladder company, a command vehicle, a safety vehicle, and a fire marshal vehicle with a total of 17 personnel. Danville Police Department, Danville Life Saving Crew, Danville Electric Department, and Danville Water Department assisted on scene.

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Danville fire destroys home on Christmas Eve

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Danville, VA โ€“ Fire crews spent hours putting out a house fire in Danville. The Danville Fire Department responded to a home in the 700 block of Temple Avenue at 4 a.m. Tuesday. When they got there, crews found a two story home with fire showing from both floors and all four sides. Crews made an exterior attack and then transitioned to the inside to finish putting out the fire. Four engines, one ladder truck, one safety officer and a chief officer was on scene for approximately three hours.

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Crews respond after fire that destroyed Danville home rekindles

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ UPDATEDCrews are back at the scene of a fire that destroyed a Danville home after it rekindled Tuesday morning. Authorities say crews originally responded to the home on Stokes Street around 5:15 p.m. Monday, where a fire was started by unattended cooking. ORIGINAL STORYCrews battled a house fire on Monday evening in Stokes Street in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department. The cause of the fire was โ€œunattended cooking,โ€ according to the Danville Fire Department. โ€” Danville Fire Department (@DanvilleVaFire) December 17, 2019Danville Fire Department battling a fire at 758 Stokes Street on Dec. 16, 2019.

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What's News Today: September 12, 2019

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Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Local elected officials from the Roanoke and New River Valleys will take part in a joint meeting today. Roanoke's Architectural Review Board will review plans for Angels of Assisi's new animal clinic. Letters, documents, certificates and photos will be scanned and saved by the World War I and II Commemoration Commission. It was created by the General Assembly to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and 75th anniversary of World War II.

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Person charged with arson after Danville house fire

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DANVILLE, Va. - Authorities have charged the person they believe is responsible for a house fire in Danville on Monday night. First responders arrived on the scene at 115 Farrar Street around 7 p.m., and the fire was under control within 45 minutes, according to the Danville Fire Department. Heavy fire that engulfed the two-story house in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department. The house was vacant at the time of the fire. The Fire Department did not release the name of the person who now faces an arson charge.

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Hundreds remain without power in Danville due to severe weather

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DANVILLE, Va. - 4:30 a.m. Update:Around 400 people remain without power. 9:20 Update:In Danville, Charlotte Ave and Shumate Street are closed until further notice. The National Weather Service says they are investigating what could be a downburst in the areaOriginal Story:Around 1,600 people are without power in Danville after the area was hit with severe weather. Trees and power lines are down and houses are damaged in the Westover area, according to the Danville Fire Department. The city's emergency management coordinator says a house on Charlotte Street was heavily damaged.

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What's News Today: July 11, 2019

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Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. The Danville Fire Department will help seniors prepare for a disaster. So, the department will help you prepare for disasters like hurricanes, storms and tornadoes. The Rashad Jennings Foundation holds its annual 180 Weekend starting today. Events begin today with a panel discussion on issues in the community and ways to make improvements.

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Crews respond to house fire

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DANVILLE, Va. - The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire at 772 Glendale Ave. with smoke coming from the rear today at 5:41 p.m. The fire was in the kitchen and determined to be under control at 5:52 p.m. The kitchen sustained moderate fire and water damage, with the rest of the house sustaining heat and smoke damage. One was taken to a hospital with a burn to the arm and smoke inhalation. The other person was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.

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