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Long Fight on Crown Ridge Road
The Galax Fire Department was recently activated fora structure fire in the 100 block of Crown Ridge Road off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Arriving units found a single-story wood frame structure with fire through the roof on the front third of the residence. The single occupant was able to escape. Members pulled three lines, darkened the fire and made entry only to be driven back with evacuation tones afterthe ceiling/roof collapsed. Aquick exteriorknock from a ladderon the roof line made conditions safe forre-entry. Glade Creek VolunteerFire Department arrived just in time with tankers, an engine and fresh troops. Apush was made holding the fire and damage to the house at 50 percent while battling 30-mph winds and heavy snow squalls. Crews worked extra hard and long to remove special items forthe homeowner. The fire appeared to originate around the chimney. The occupant was displaced and staying with family. Special thanks to Glade Creek VolunteerFire Department forthe on-scene help, Twin County E-911 as always, and Fries Fire and Rescue forcovering ourstation during this lengthy battle. - Photos courtesy of Galax Fire Department
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Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue Kris Ussery at the control of the engine supplying the handlines forthe flashoverevolution during the HoTtraining at the Virginia Beach Fire Academy. - Submitted by Dennis C. Sharpe
Virginia State Fire Marshal Garrett Dyerat the 2022 Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue Conference. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
