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WEATHER ALERT

15 advisories in effect for 15 regions in the area

GALAX FIRE DEPARTMENT


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Crews extinguish large structure fire caused by lightning strike in Galax

Read full article: Crews extinguish large structure fire caused by lightning strike in Galax

Crews extinguished a large structure fire that occurred in Galax on Friday night, Galax Fire Department said.

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Family displaced after house fire in Galax Thursday

Read full article: Family displaced after house fire in Galax Thursday

A family was displaced after a house fire in Galax on Thursday. According to the Chief of the Galax Fire Department, 26 neighbors woke up to help their neighbor early Thursday morning.

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Flash Floods Trigger Water Rescues in Galax; Fire Chief Calls It Worst in His 20 Years on the Job

Read full article: Flash Floods Trigger Water Rescues in Galax; Fire Chief Calls It Worst in His 20 Years on the Job

A flash-flood swept through parts of Galax and surrounding areas Friday night, turning quiet streets into rivers and prompting multiple water rescues.

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Galax firefighters rescue dog frightened by thunderstorm

Read full article: Galax firefighters rescue dog frightened by thunderstorm

Recent thunderstorms packed with lightning and thunder have caused distress for pets in the area, including one dog rescued by Galax Fire Department on July 15, which coincided with National Pet Fire Safety Day.

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Son saves mom from Galax apartment fire

Read full article: Son saves mom from Galax apartment fire

A son is being hailed as a hero after saving his mother from a house fire, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Galax Fire Department rescues man from the New River

Read full article: Galax Fire Department rescues man from the New River

The Galax Fire Department rescued a man from the New River on Tuesday evening.

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Two rescued from New River by Galax Fire Department

Read full article: Two rescued from New River by Galax Fire Department

The Galax Fire boat team rescued brought two people to safety who were in distress in the New River, Galax Fire Department said.

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Two hospitalized after head-on vehicle crash in Galax Friday, VSP investigating

Read full article: Two hospitalized after head-on vehicle crash in Galax Friday, VSP investigating

Two individuals were hospitalized after a two-vehicle head-on collision in Galax Friday morning, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in Galax

Read full article: Child alerts family of housefire, saving multiple lives in Galax

A child alerted the rest of their family of a housefire in Galax late last night; an action that may have saved their lives, the Galax Fire Department said.

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Seven people injured after two-vehicle crash in Galax

Read full article: Seven people injured after two-vehicle crash in Galax

Seven people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in the City of Galax on Friday evening, Galax Fire Department said.

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Home deemed a total loss after Galax fire

Read full article: Home deemed a total loss after Galax fire

A 3,000-square-foot home was destroyed in a Galax fire on Thursday, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Driver and dog escape unharmed after vehicle overturns into Galax creek

Read full article: Driver and dog escape unharmed after vehicle overturns into Galax creek

A car ran off the road in the 8300 block of Pipers Gap Road Monday, the driver and a dog in the vehicle were unharmed.

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One man dead after mobile home fire in Galax

Read full article: One man dead after mobile home fire in Galax

Officials said the cause of the fire was determined to be improperly discarded smoking materials.

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Woodlawn home destroyed in fire

Read full article: Woodlawn home destroyed in fire

A home is deemed a total loss after a fire in Woodlawn Friday.

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No injuries reported after Galax mobile home fire

Read full article: No injuries reported after Galax mobile home fire

The Virginia Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating after a mobile home in Galax went up in flames Tuesday.

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Thousands of rubber ducks race to the finish in Great Galax Duck Race 2023

Read full article: Thousands of rubber ducks race to the finish in Great Galax Duck Race 2023

The Galax community gathered to watch thousands of rubber duckies race to the finish in the Great Galax Duck Race on July 4.

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The Deep Blue Ridge: 81-year-old Galax firefighter builds life of service

Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: 81-year-old Galax firefighter builds life of service

Harvey Hennis has been a firefighter with the Galax Fire Department for 58 years. He’s now the assistant chaplain and is 81 years old.

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One hospitalized after crash at intersection of US-58, Forestry Lane in Grayson County

Read full article: One hospitalized after crash at intersection of US-58, Forestry Lane in Grayson County

One person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning at US-58 and Forestry Lane in Grayson County, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Building deemed a total loss after Monday night fire in Fries

Read full article: Building deemed a total loss after Monday night fire in Fries

Fortunately, no one was hurt following a massive structure fire Monday night that left a building destroyed, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Galax nursing home catches fire, 11 agencies work to get residents to safety, Chief says

Read full article: Galax nursing home catches fire, 11 agencies work to get residents to safety, Chief says

Crews in Galax worked to get residents to safety during a fire overnight on Saturday.

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An ‘udderly’ incredible rescue: Galax crews save cow from cellar

Read full article: An ‘udderly’ incredible rescue: Galax crews save cow from cellar

What could’ve been a ‘cowtasrophy’ turned out to be an ‘udderly’ incredible rescue on Saturday in Galax.

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6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department

Read full article: 6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department

6,000 rubber ducks raced down Chestnut Creek to help raise money for the Galax Fire Department

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Logger airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a falling tree in Galax

Read full article: Logger airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a falling tree in Galax

A logger needed to be airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a falling tree, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Family without a home after Sunday morning fire in Galax

Read full article: Family without a home after Sunday morning fire in Galax

A family of five lost everything, except for the pajamas they were wearing, in a fire in Galax early Sunday morning, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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No one injured in early morning Galax house fire

Read full article: No one injured in early morning Galax house fire

Multiple agencies responded to an overnight house fire in Galax.

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Theatre returns in Round Town

Read full article: Theatre returns in Round Town

Events happening this weekend.

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Three female hikers rescued from mine in Galax

Read full article: Three female hikers rescued from mine in Galax

Crews rescued three hikers from a mine shaft in Galax on Monday nightThree female hikers were rescued from a mine in Galax on Monday night, according to the Galax Fire Department. Authorities said they got the call for the missing women around 9:25 p.m. for the 3000 block of Iron Ridge Road. Crews were able to find the hikers by 10:15 p.m. and they said it took around 45 minutes to get them out of the mines. The hikers and the rescue crews were back at the command post by 11:30 p.m. Authorities said that around 60 first responders worked the incident.

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Carroll County home deemed total loss after overnight fire

Read full article: Carroll County home deemed total loss after overnight fire

WOODLAWN, Va. – A home in Carroll County has been deemed a total loss after an overnight fire, according to the Galax Fire Department. Authorities said the call for the fire, which was at 1825 Pot Rock Road, came in around 11 p.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived, they said the home was fully involved and there was also a half-acre brush fire. Neighbors told authorities that the home was not occupied and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Galax Fire Department.

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Three cats dead, woman hurt in Galax mobile home fire

Read full article: Three cats dead, woman hurt in Galax mobile home fire

GALAX, Va. – A woman is hurt and three cats are dead after a fire in Galax on Thursday morning. At about 8:25 a.m, firefighters responded to 14 City View Trailer Park to find a mobile home on fire. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 6 Fire at a Galax mobile home on Feb. 11, 2021. While trying to rescue the cats the woman who lived in the home cut her hands and was later treated at the scene. As firefighters worked to stop the blaze, they were unable to save any of the cats inside the mobile home.

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Seven puppies and their mother safe from kennel fire in Galax

Read full article: Seven puppies and their mother safe from kennel fire in Galax

GALAX, Va. – An incredible act of heroism saved seven puppies and their mother from a fire in Galax Thursday afternoon. At 3:32 p.m., a fire crew responded to 1658 Pipers Gap Road for a report of a kennel on fire with dogs still inside. Authorities said that the units on the scene found a 10 ft. by 10 ft. shed on fire. More neighbors and community members stopped by to take care of the dogs while first responders arrived, including young Connor. Mike Ayers of the Galax Volunteer Fire Department.

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Galax family of five evacuated during overnight water rescue

Read full article: Galax family of five evacuated during overnight water rescue

GALAX, Va. – A family of five has been evacuated during a water rescue in Galax overnight, according to the Galax Fire Department. When units arrived, they say they found a home completely surrounded by water on Delhart Road. Authorities say the family of five was evacuated to dry ground by a Galax Fire Department boat crew before the call became an emergency. They were reportedly put up in a hotel by the Red Cross. The power was disconnected from a second home in the area due to a flooded basement.

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