Fire destroys home in Roanoke

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Fire destroys home in Roanoke

From WDBJ7.com

Eleven people are left homeless after a fire in Roanoke.

Investigators say an overheated extension cord started the fire this morning on Murray Avenue. Everyone got out safely.

Damage is estimated at $10,000. Residents are getting help from the Red Cross.

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Rhett Fleitz is a Lieutenant with the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. He is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Roanoke Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local #1132. Rhett is currently continuing historical research and data collection after the Late Captain Wiseman. In 2006, he completed his first book, "Firefighting in Roanoke", a pictorial look at the history of the Fire Service in the City of Roanoke.

"Firefighting in Roanoke" is available online or you can purchase it in Roanoke at The Roanoke Antique Mall, The Transportation Museum, or the Williamson Road Pharmacy.

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Thursday, March 15, 2007