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Roanoke Fire-EMS Responds to Wasena Terrace Fire

Webteam — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:52:48 +0000

On Friday, November 13, 2009, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire at 1201 Wasena Terrace. The call was received in the E-911 Center at approximately 4:55 a.m. When crews arrived they found a two story home that was split up into 5 apartments. Crews found a fire in one of the apartments and exinguished the fire. [...]

MVA on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Webteam — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:48:07 +0000

Submitted by : Ben Wilmer The South River VFD responded to the Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday at mile post 37 for a reported vehicle over the mountain with entrapment. As crews arrived, there were no injuries, and no entrapment. Fairfield Rescue obtained patient refusals. After checking for hazards, the fire department turned the scene over to [...]

Emergency Crews Learn How to Respond to Cyanide Attack

Webteam — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:53 +0000

It looked like an emergency took place at the James Madison University Convocation Center Thursday. In fact, it looked like there could have been an act of terrorism. It was a Virginia State Police Counter Terrorism/Criminal Interdiction Team effort to train emergency responders in a realistic terrorist situation. In this fictitious situation, a canister of cyanide was [...]

Suffolk – Bridges and Tunnels Closing

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:01:56 +0000

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CURRENT ROADWAY CONDITIONS AT BRIDGES AND TUNNELS SUFFOLK – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) encourages motorists to avoid driving if at all possible. If driving is a necessity, motorists should use extreme caution. VDOT reports the following conditions at area bridges and tunnels: Route 17 [...]

Cause of blaze not known

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:50:23 +0000

Bulletin photo by Mike Wray Wednesday, November 11, 2009 By DEBBIE HALL – Bulletin Staff Writer The cause of a blaze that destroyed a city home Saturday remains undetermined. The two children and two adults who were renting the house at 8 Peters St. escaped without harm, officials said. “We were very fortunate no one was hurt or killed,” Martinsville [...]

Fire destroys Ferrum business

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:46:16 +0000

By K.A. WAGONER – Staff Writer TheFranklinNewsPost.com Thirteen workers were displaced Monday when Underwood Custom Kitchens in Ferrum was destroyed by fire. The employees were working at 9 a.m. when they noticed black smoke billowing from the attic, according to Franklin County Fire Marshal Bennie Russell. Plant Manager Wayne Underwood evacuated the building and called 911, Russell said. Then [...]

Staunton to tackle fire hires

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:43:46 +0000

With a two-year federal grant, Staunton City Council could chip away at fire department understaffing with six hires. The catch: those salaries could cost the city when the grant ends. The City Council will vote tonight whether to allow the Staunton Fire Department to apply for a $527,892 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) [...]

Va. Man Dies in Golf Cart Accident

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:11:33 +0000

Nov. 10–A 45-year-old Wytheville man died Sunday afternoon after a golf cart rolled over his head, police said. Marvin Earl “Bud” Smith Jr. was apparently putting air into the left rear tire when the accident occurred around 3:26 p.m. at a residence on Crockett’s Cove Road. According to Wythe County Sheriff Doug King, Smith was behind [...]

Fatal Fire In Henrico Claims Second Victim

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:23:18 +0000

A 16-year-old boy died Friday evening in a house fire in the 1900 block of Johnson Road. Fire officials tell 8News that a second victim, a 9-year-old boy, died from his injuries Saturday at a local hospital. Fire crews rescued the two boys who were home alone around 7:45 Friday evening. They say when they arrived, [...]

Fire too big for firefighters to get close in Bath County

Webteam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:22:20 +0000

UPDATED 11:25 P.M. A fire is keeping crews busy in Bath County tonight. It is so large firefighters can’t get anywhere near it. The fire is in Bacova at the Bath Community Rehab and Wellness center. The fire started around 6 o’clock, as you can see flames tearing through the building. The center is an outpatient clinic. Continue reading… UPDATED: Fire [...]