ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Two dogs were killed in a house fire in Roanoke County Wednesday, and two people were displaced.
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded just after 3:30 p.m. to the 4400 block of Wates Lane in the Masons Cove area for the report of a structure fire. Arriving crews found heavy smoke showing from a two-story house.
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The home was occupied by two adults and three dogs – two of which died. There were no other injuries.
Crews had the fire under control within 40 minutes. The home was in a very rural area of the county and had a long, unpaved driveway. Tankers from across the county were used to bring water to the scene.
The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating to determine a cause.
The occupants are currently staying with family in the area.
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