Fire at 702 Harrison Avenue
Comments: 0
On November 23, 2006, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire at 702 Harrison Ave. The call came into the 9-1-1 Center at approximately 7:32 a.m. The response of three engines, one ladder truck, three medic units, one EMS Captain, one Battalion Chief and the Investigation Unit for a total of 22 personnel.
When crews arrived they found a single family dwelling with fire and smoke coming from an upstairs window. Crews assisted a person from the home and quickly began to extinguish the blaze. They also conducted a search to make sure that no one else was inside of the home.
One person was inside of the home when the fire started and escaped without injuries. There were no injuries to civilians or Fire-EMS personnel.
The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates at this time are approximately $40,000.
