On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a residential structure fire at 2722 Tillett Rd. The call was received in the E-911 Center at approximately 3:23 pm.

When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the front of the house. Crews entered the home and found a fire in the basement.

Three people were in the house when the fire started. They were alerted to the fire by their smoke alarm. They were able to escape without any injuries. There were no injuries to Fire-EMS personnel.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Three residents were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The house sustained extensive damage to the basement and smoke damage throughout the home. Damage estimates are not available at this
time.