Fire at 416 McDowell Ave.

Roanoke, VA - The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department responded to an alarm for a structure fire on May 21, 2005 at 416 McDowell Avenue. The call was received through the 9-1-1 Center at approximately 8:36 a.m., and was quickly under control. The response of three engines,one ladder truck, two medic units, one EMS Captain, one Battalion Chief,and one investigative unit were involved in the fire. The cause is under investigation. No one was home at the time of the fire. There were no injuries to citizens or department personnel. The fire originated in the basement of the residence and spread to the first floor. Property loss was determined to be approximately $85,000.