On Saturday, March 21, 2009, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a
residential structure fire at 618 Loudon Ave. The call was received
in the E-911 Center at approximately 6:36 p.m. The response of 4
engines, 1 ladder truck, 3 medic units, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 EMS
Captain, the Investigation Unit, the Assistant Fire Marshal, 1
Administrative Chief and the service truck for a total of 29
personnel responded to the scene.

When crews arrived they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the
front of the one story structure. Crews quickly began to extinguish
the fire.

There was no one in the house when the fire started. There were no
injuries to civilians. Two firefighters were transported to Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital with minor, non-life threatening injuries.
They have been released from the hospital.

The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation.
One person was displaced from the home. They are being assisted by
their family. Damage estimates at this time are approximately
$40,000.