ROANOKE, VA — April 14th 2025 – A devastating house fire early Monday morning has left one person dead, according to local emergency crews.
Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched around 4:06 a.m. to the scene of a residential blaze in the 3300 block of Hollins Road NE. When crews arrived, they were met with heavy smoke and active flames pouring from the structure.
The situation quickly escalated, and by 4:10 a.m., the fire had been declared a fully involved working incident. Due to the intensity of the flames, firefighters were forced into a defensive operation, battling the blaze from the outside to protect both themselves and nearby structures.
The fire was successfully knocked down by 4:41 a.m., but the aftermath was grim. First responders located an injured individual outside of the home, who was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, that person later passed away from their injuries. According to fire officials, the injuries appear to be self-inflicted, though further examination is pending.
At this time, investigators from the Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office are working to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to officially confirm the cause and manner of death.
We’ll continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more details emerge.