Fire burns Roanoke Co. couple out of home

11:13 a.m.

The Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire was accidental.

Investigators believe the flames sparked in a storage building that’s about ten feet beside the home, then spread to the house.  Investigators could not identify what specifically sparked the initial fire, due to the amount of fire damage.

The fire caused an estimated $125,000 in damage.

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12:29 a.m. Monday

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue say firefighters were called to the 3500 block of Simsmore Ave. around 8 p.m. Sunday.

When crews arrived they found flames coming from the top of a home.

Firefighters from Mount Pleasant, Clearbrook, Vinton and Cave Spring stations worked for several hours to get the fire under control.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue says the home is a complete loss.

The couple living there was able to get out in time. They are now staying with family members. No one was hurt.

Investigators are working to find a cause of the fire.

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10:54 p.m. Sunday

    Police say a structure fire is burning tonight off Simsmoore Avenue in Mount Pleasant.

    Crews are working to contain the flames.

    We will bring you more information as we get it.