Fire in OSW - 716 Mountain Ave

[Josh Shields]

Roanoke Fire-EMS Responds to Mountain Ave. Fire
September 17, 2007

The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department responded to a structure fire on
September 15, 2007 at 716 Mountain Ave.

The call was received through the 9-1-1 Center at approximately 3:06 p.m. The response of three Engines, one Ladder truck, two Medic Units, the EMS Captain, the Investigatin Unit and one Battalion Chief for a total of 21 personnel responded to the scene. The fire was under control at approximately 3:16 p.m.

When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the structure. Upon further investigation, the fire was found in an upstairs bedroom. Fire damage was contained to the bedroom.

There were 2 people in the house when the fire started. They escaped without any injuries. There were no injuries to Fire-EMS personnel or civilians.

The fire started in a bedroom and was contained to a bedroom. It was caused by a child playing with fire and catching the mattress on fire. Four adults and three children were displaced by the fire. They were assisted by the Red Cross. Damage estimates are approximately $20,000.

Practice Fire Safety Everyday! Roanoke Fire-EMS offers free smoke detectors and installation for City of Roanoke citizens. To schedule an appointment, call 853-5785.

The Fire Prevention Division of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department
offers fireplace safety and/ or home fire safety inspections. City of Roanoke citizens can call 853-2795 to set up an appointment.

[Wendy Earl]

The fire would have to have been in SE. We do not have a 700 block of Mountain in OSW.

[Josh Shields]

Oops! My mistake! Good catch!

I've been trying to get the city to include the area (NE/SW/etc) on their press releases, but for some reason they say it's "policy" not to do so. Can't for the life of me figure out why...