A red flag warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. this morning and will last until 8 p.m.

After battling fierce flames for days, firefighters have gained the upper hand on the wildfires raging in Roanoke County. Two wildfires ignited over the weekend in Roanoke County, tearing through hundreds of acres and keeping fire crews working around the clock.

The Salem City Manager has named Steve Simon as the city’s new Fire & EMS Chief.

The Brush Mountain Fire is now fully contained, with crews securing a line around 482 acres and the Appalachian Trail remaining closed for safety.

Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued a mandatory evacuation Saturday night for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina. The agency warns residents could be trapped, injured, or killed if they remain in the impacted areas. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started Friday in the Blue Ridge Mountains

With dry air and gusty winds, fire threats are going to continue today. However, relief is on the way!

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 23.

The Virginia Department of Forestry is continuing to work on containing a brush fire on Brush Mountain in Roanoke County. In an update Saturday evening, they say it is currently at 90 acres in size and is uncontained.

The U.S. Forest Service is now working to contain a Roanoke County Fire near Catawba, Roanoke Fire and Rescue Department said.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 22.

Seasonable conditions this weekend

Crews are currently on the scene of a brush fire in Roanoke County.

Thankfully, no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a duplex apartment building in Danville, according to the Danville Fire Department.

No injuries were reported after a fire at the Spring Oak Assisted Living Facility on Sunday; all patients have been moved to the Bedford facility.

No one is hurt after a structure fire in Roanoke County Saturday.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

Two were displaced following a house fire that occurred in Roanoke County on Saturday, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.

Two have been displaced following a house fire in Lynchburg, Lynchburg Fire Department said.

Two dogs lost their lives in a house fire Wednesday morning in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

One person was hospitalized after two separate structure fires in Lynchburg Monday, according to officials.

First responders are on the scene at Captain Party on Franklin Road Southwest for an apparent fire Thursday night. Bystanders tell 10 News they saw flames shoot out the roof of the business.

The nearly 600-acre fire in Franklin County is now completely contained on the western front.

Crews are making progress in containing a Franklin County brush fire that they’ve been fighting since Wednesday afternoon, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Burning is discouraged today

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue says residents in the Buckeye Road area who were evacuated earlier Wednesday morning are now being allowed to return to their homes.

Five years ago, the Bedford Middle School building was intentionally set ablaze.

Fire and emergency services continue to evolve every year. In Montgomery County, Supervisor Derek Kitts is looking to stay ahead of the curve and continue the growth of the county’s fire and EMS services through two studies to evaluate the needs of the county.

A fire at Southwest Market in Roanoke resulted in significant damage to the building, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department showed on a Facebook post on Saturday.

Two adults are displaced and two pets are dead after a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday afternoon, according to the ROCO Fire Dept.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a house fire early Friday morning.

A downed live wire is currently causing trees to burn and pop as they heat up across Snowberry Hill.

A fire at a home in Lynchburg has resulted in two people and their pets being displaced, Lynchburg Fire Department said.

Roanoke's Fire and EMS crews prepare for winter emergencies by equipping vehicles with chains, coordinating with the city for road clearance, and advising residents on safety measures.

While many rang in the new year with joy and celebration, a couple in Vinton was met with a heartbreaking nightmare as they arrived home to find smoke pouring from their house.

A fire broke out at a house in Vinton tonight in the 200 block of Foxland ave.

The Free Clinic of Central Virginia has temporarily closed following a nearby fire that caused significant damage to the building, the clinic said on Facebook on Friday.

One person is dead after a fire in Danville Thursday afternoon.

As the holiday season wraps up, many homes still have one dangerous reminder: the Christmas tree. While it may look festive, a dry tree is a serious fire hazard. In just a matter of seconds, a dry Christmas tree can go from perfectly fine to fully engulfed in flames.

A family was displaced following a fire in Southwest Roanoke on Saturday night, Roanoke Fire-EMS said.

A huge day for Roanoke Regional Fire EMS Academy, Class 38 held a graduation ceremony this morning!

Roanoke County Fure and Rescue reported a house fire on Keffer Road in Catawba early December 15, 2024. Firefighters quickly responded to the 3:50 a.m. call, with Wagon 10 from Masons Cove arriving first. The fire was controlled in about 45 minutes.

Community members are coming together after an explosion at a church in Bedford County.

A child alerted the rest of their family of a housefire in Galax late last night; an action that may have saved their lives, the Galax Fire Department said.

An early morning accidental cooking fire in Salem caused $250,000 in damage, but all residents and a dog escaped safely.

One person is in the hospital following an overnight house fire in the Bonsack area of Roanoke County, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Roanoke Fire-EMS crews responded to a fire Wednesday night on Delray Street.

No one was hurt after a fire in Northeast Roanoke on Wednesday morning, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

A family was able to escape from a Vinton fire unharmed on Tuesday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.

Six people were displaced after a residential fire in Danville Monday, according to the the town.

A Pittsylvania fighter lost his home and his pets following a structure fire, Gretna Fire & Rescue said in a Facebook post on Monday.

One person was displaced following a mobile home fire in Bedford County, the Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said.

The residents of a mobile home and a camper were displaced following a fire in Salem, Salem Fire-EMS said.

The Danville Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires at 181 Kimberly Ave over the weekend, with both incidents currently under investigation.

One person is dead after a Martinsville structure fire that took close to five hours to put out, according to Martinsville officials

No injuries were reported, but one has been displaced, after a house fire in Vinton Friday, according to the ROCO Fire and Rescue Department.

A mobile home fire in Bedford County left one displaced, Bedford Fire Department said.

There was a fire at a home in Danville that was deemed to have been caused intentionally, Danville Police Department said.

A man is dead following a fire at an apartment complex in Galax on Tuesday, the Galax Police Department said.

One person was taken to the hospital following a fire in Southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

A fire in Danville left two homes damaged and one resident displaced, Danville Fire Department said.

A fire occurred at a home early on Sunday morning that left one Lynchburg resident displaced, Lynchburg Fire Department said.

A fire destroyed a key facility at the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Campbell County just a day before Veterans Day, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The center’s main barn was reduced to rubble, but one powerful symbol of resilience remained standing: the Soldiers Cross.

A fire at the National Center for Healthy Veterans resulted in their main barn being burned to the ground, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said.

Roanoke City firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a building in the 1800 block of Blue Hills Circle Northeast.

A 3,000-square-foot home was destroyed in a Galax fire on Thursday, according to the Galax Fire Department.

Two people were displaced, and one person was injured after a fire in Southeast Roanoke early this morning.

Three people have been displaced and a dog and hamster are dead after a fire in Southeast Roanoke.

Drivers are asked to avoid Morrill Ave in Southwest Roanoke as crews respond to a fire, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

As temperatures drop, keeping your home warm becomes a top priority. But be aware: heating your space can quickly lead to fire hazards.

A Lexington home was significantly damaged in an overnight fire, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a dry cleaning business in Danville overnight, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Residents of the Peters Creek Apartment complex, like Cassondra Ratliff, express frustration over poor communication and restricted access to their homes weeks after a fire.

After the recent Fire at the Peter’s Creek Apartment Complex, many Roanoke residents have been wondering about renter’s rights and renter’s insurance in Virginia.

The man who was seriously injured in the fire at Peters Creek Apartments on Sept. 17 has passed away, according to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office says a kitchen fryer caused the fire at El Mezcal early Monday morning, resulting in $80,000 in damages.

A vehicle fire has been reported on I-81 at mile marker 110, in Montgomery County.

A fire in Roanoke County resulted in two townhomes displaced, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said.

Roanoke Fire and EMS Department is currently on the scene of a working fire on the 200 block of Jefferson Street Southwest.

A woman has been found guilty of arson in relation to a Southeast Roanoke fire that sent one person to the hospital in November 2023.

The Lynchburg Fire department has been awarded a grant to improve fire and emergency response in the city.

Crews are currently at the scene of a working fire in the 500 block of Albemarle Ave in Southeast Roanoke.

Buck Hall is battling for his life with severe burns from a fire at Peter’s Creek Apartments, while the community rallies to support his medical and housing needs.

After serving for 10 years as the Chief of Salem Fire & EMS, John Prillaman has announced he will be retiring.

One person remains in the hospital in serious condition following the fire that broke out at Peters Creek Apartments, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are currently at the scene of a working fire in Northwest Roanoke.

A structure fire in Lynchburg claimed the life of one elderly woman today.

Crews were called to the scene of a fire early this morning in southeast Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

A fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.

Three family pets are alive thanks to Lynchburg firefighters.

The Danville Fire Department arrived at Dan River Crossing Apartments in Danville this morning after a fire was reported in the complex.

One person has been displaced after a mobile home fire at Yellow Mountain Village, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue said.

The Bedford Fire Department responded to a fire Tuesday night.

Roanoke Fire-EMS Department crews responded to three fires this week.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at Ridgeview Apartments Thursday afternoon.

Nobody was injured after four vehicles caught on fire last night.

A local business is closed until further notice after a devasting fire.

Radford Fire-EMS and the Radford City Police Department were dispatched to a house fire on Custis Street at Thursday afternoon.

One person was displaced after a house fire in Danville Friday, according to the Danville Fire Department.

Residents of a Roanoke apartment were displaced after a fire Wednesday morning, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Officials said the cause of the fire was determined to be improperly discarded smoking materials.