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Seven displaced, one hospitalized after Vinton house fire

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Seven people were displaced and one person was hospitalized following a house fire in Vinton that caused approximately $175,000 in damage, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

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Family displaced after house fire in Galax Thursday

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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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Family of four displaced after house fire in Vinton Friday

Read full article: Family of four displaced after house fire in Vinton Friday

The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department said Friday that a family of four would be displaced after a house fire in Vinton Friday evening.

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Lightning strike that started Cave Spring house fire causes $10,000 in damages

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A lightning strike that started a house fire overnight in Roanoke County has resulted in approximately $10,000 in damages, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

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No one hurt in Bedford house fire

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No one was hurt in a house fire that broke out in Bedford on Wednesday morning, according to the fire department.

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Family of five displaced after Roanoke County house fire Monday

Read full article: Family of five displaced after Roanoke County house fire Monday

The Roanoke County Fire Department announced Monday that a family of five will be displaced after a house fire Monday evening.

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Two adults and three pets displaced after Roanoke County house fire

Read full article: Two adults and three pets displaced after Roanoke County house fire

Two adults and three pets have been displaced after a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

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One resident displaced, no injuries reported after Roanoke house fire Saturday

Read full article: One resident displaced, no injuries reported after Roanoke house fire Saturday

No injuries were reported after a fire in Northeast Roanoke on Saturday, according to Roanoke Fire & EMS.

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Crews respond to Rustburg house fire on Easter Sunday

Read full article: Crews respond to Rustburg house fire on Easter Sunday

Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1600 block of Bethany Road on Easter Sunday.

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Family displaced following house fire in Cave Spring

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A family was displaced following a house fire that took place in Cave Spring, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.

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Three people taken to hospital after Campbell County house fire Thursday

Read full article: Three people taken to hospital after Campbell County house fire Thursday

Three people were transported to the hospital after a house fire in Campbell County Thursday afternoon, according to the Brookville-Timberlake VFD.

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Woman arrested for setting multiple fires at homes in Campbell and Appomattox County

Read full article: Woman arrested for setting multiple fires at homes in Campbell and Appomattox County

A 34-year-old woman was arrested after an investigation by the Campbell County Sheriffโ€™s Office and Fire Marshalโ€™s office into a series of fires that occurred at the same residence in Campbell Co.

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No injuries reported after house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday

Read full article: No injuries reported after house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday

Three adults are safe after a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday night.

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Heartbreak in Moneta: Family Struggles After Fire Destroys Home and Memories

Read full article: Heartbreak in Moneta: Family Struggles After Fire Destroys Home and Memories

A Moneta family is facing an unimaginable loss after a fire and smoke tore through their home in the early hours of Dec. 8. What was once a place filled with memories is now reduced to rubble, leaving the Grimes family with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

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Galax teenโ€™s quick thinking prevents fire tragedy

Read full article: Galax teenโ€™s quick thinking prevents fire tragedy

A fire broke out in the Acosta family's home in Galax on December 8th, but was averted from becoming a tragedy thanks to the quick actions of their teenage son, Harold.

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One person displaced after house fire in Vinton

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No injuries were reported, but one has been displaced, after a house fire in Vinton Friday, according to the ROCO Fire and Rescue Department.

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House fire on Huntington Blvd NW in Roanoke displaces one, causes $167,000 in damages

Read full article: House fire on Huntington Blvd NW in Roanoke displaces one, causes $167,000 in damages

A Roanoke house fire that happened last Friday (April 12) has left one resident displaced and more than $160,000 in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

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Fatal Roanoke house fire ruled accidental

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A Roanoke house fire that left one man dead and several others displaced appears to be accidental, according to the Roanoke Fire Marshalโ€™s Office.

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One displaced, no one hurt after Roanoke County house fire

Read full article: One displaced, no one hurt after Roanoke County house fire

One person is staying with family after a fire at their home Thursday evening, according to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department.

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Person dead after Campbell County house fire

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A person is dead after a house fire in Campbell County, according to the Department of Public Safety.

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Vinton house fire leaves $250,000 in damages

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A Vinton house fire that left a family of six displaced has resulted in $250,000 in damages, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.

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Vinton house fire leaves $375,000 in damages

Read full article: Vinton house fire leaves $375,000 in damages

The cause of the fire that destoyed a Vinton home is under investigation, according to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department.

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Crews fight house fire in Southwest Roanoke

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Roanoke Fire-EMS working to put out a house fire on the 1400 block of Salem Ave SW.

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Man dies in Henry County 4th of July house fire

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A man is dead after a Henry County house fire that happened late Tuesday night.

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Roanoke County home a total loss after fire, crews say

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A Roanoke County home was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

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Cat dead, two people displaced after house fire in Roanoke County

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A house fire in the Hollins area of Roanoke County left two adults displaced and one cat dead on Tuesday, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

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House fire in northwest Roanoke leaves $85,000 in damages

Read full article: House fire in northwest Roanoke leaves $85,000 in damages

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Dec. 10, 2021 Picture of the Day

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Thanks to Desiree Richmond for sending us todayโ€™s Picture of the Day from Christiansburg.

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One displaced after Danville house fire

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Danville officials say one person is without a home after a house fire overnight.

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First responders spend hours fighting house fire in Altavista Sunday

Read full article: First responders spend hours fighting house fire in Altavista Sunday

A fire at a home on Avondale Drive in Altavista took multiple agencies hours to extinguish on Sunday.

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Fire destroys Nelson County volunteer firefighterโ€™s home

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NELSON COUNTY, Va. โ€“ What was a three-story house on Ponton Lane is now a pile of debris. For 17-year-old Travis Burley, a firefighter with the Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department, it wasnโ€™t an ordinary call -- He was responding to his own home. โ€œWhen I opened both doors on the woodstove, a backdraft of flames hit me in the chest, knocked me on the floor. The community started a GoFundMe campaign to help the family. It means a whole lot to me, especially with the other departments and the people in this community,โ€ said Burley.

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Danville woman arrested for arson after setting her house on fire

Read full article: Danville woman arrested for arson after setting her house on fire

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ UPDATEThe Danville Fire Marshalโ€™s Office determined the house fire that happened on 114 Freeze Road on Wednesday was intentional. There were no injuries in the fire among other occupants, but crews found a dog had died in the fire. Around 5:02 p.m., crews arrived to 114 Freeze Road to find a one-story house with heavy fire extending from the house into the carport. The house sustained heavy fire, smoke, heat and water damage. American Red Cross is assisting the family since the house was heavily damaged.

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Two hospitalized, one firefighter injured following house fire in Altavista

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ALTAVISTA, Va. โ€“ The Altavista Fire Company said that a house fire that happened Wednesday night is still under investigation. At 11:39 p.m., crews responded to a house fire on the 1100 block of 7th Street with reports of trapped victims. Units arrived at the scene to find a two-story structure with heavy smoke showing from the second-floor windows. Authorities said the victim on the roof was quickly rescued by a ladder and crews conducted searches to ensure no other people were inside the house. A firefighter suffered minor injuries from the incident and was evaluated at LGH before being released shortly after.

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Four people injured, three pets rescued in Danville fire

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Four people were hurt and authorities rescued three pets while battling a house fire in Danville late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Danville Fire Department was called to a home at 128 American Legion Boulevard at 11:47 p.m. Saturday night. When they arrived, heavy smoke was showing throughout the home and fire was coming from the roof and bedroom windows. Three pets were rescued by the fire department. The house sustained heavy smoke and fire damage.

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Danville Fire responds to house fire on Campbell Street

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

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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Roanoke County Fire and Rescue respond to a house fire on Meadowlark Road

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ROANOKE CO.,Va. โ€“ UPDATEA fire over the weekend in Roanoke County has been ruled accidental. ORIGINAL STORYRoanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 3900 block of Meadowlark Road around 5 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officials say they found heavy smoke coming from the front door and vents of the one-story home. Officials say the fire appears to have started in the basement.

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Electrical short sparks house fire in Danville

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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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Father, 11-month-old twin daughter die in Appomattox County house fire

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APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ€“ A father and twin daughter are dead, while a mother and the other twin daughter survived a house fire in Appomattox County early Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police. At 3:36 a.m., the Appomattox County Sheriffโ€™s Office received a 911 call about a house fire in the 18500 block of Richmond Highway (Route 460) in Pamplin. Police said a family of four was inside at the time of the fire, but only two people escaped. Tori Kidd and her 11-month-old daughter were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Toriโ€™s husband, Bradley Kidd, 24, and her other 11-month-old daughter were found dead inside the home, according to state police.

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Crews respond after fire that destroyed Danville home rekindles

Read full article: Crews respond after fire that destroyed Danville home rekindles

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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Good dog! Sammy the dog saves 5 people from house fire in Georgia

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Sammy the dog alerted five people to a house fire that broke out in Savannah, Georgia, around 1 a.m. Friday. According to KCRA, Her barking woke up her owners, which allowed the five people inside escape to safety. Sadly, two cats and another dog were unable to get out and did not survive the fire. Officials said itโ€™s important to have smoke alarms on every level of your home. Officials believe the fire at the two-story home was caused by a deep freezer.

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Seven people displaced after Saturday morning house fire in Roanoke

Read full article: Seven people displaced after Saturday morning house fire in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ A house fire in the 1000 block of Pechin Ave SE in Roanoke leaves 7 people out of their home Saturday. Roanoke Fire and EMS say the fire is accidental and started due to improper use of a space heater. Crews say they were able to knock down the fire quickly. No one was hurt. The residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

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Elderly brother, sister die in Bath County house fire, relative says

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BATH COUNTY, Va. โ€“ Two people died Sunday morning in a house fire in Bath County, according to a relative of the two. They were brother and sister, according to the relative. 10 News has decided to not name the victims until the names are released by authorities. Two people died in this house fire on Nov. 24, 2019, in Bath County. (WSLS)Original StoryA house erupted into flames in Bath County Sunday morning.

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