RADFORD – Downed power lines from Sunday evenings storm led to aa fire on Downey St.
According to the Radford Fire and EMS department, Radford Fire/EMS was dispatched for a power line down in the 1600 block of Downey St. at 6 p.m. Sunday. “After speaking to the residents of one home who had concerns about a downed power line next to their residence, crews investigated and confirmed there was no fire at that residence,” the department stated. “Crews continued down the street to further investigate the downed power line, finding a large tree that had fallen across the lines. A Radford City Police Department officer was also in the area and reported seeing smoke coming from a separate residence in the 1500 block of Downey St.”
“Firefighters observed fire in the house,” the statement continued. Firefighters forced entry into the unoccupied home and quickly brought the fire under control in five minutes, limiting damage to only one room. During a search of the residence, one dog was found and rescued from the structure. One cat is unaccounted for. Units performed overhaul and cleared from scene after about two hours.
Firefighters faced several challenges, such as accessing the structure, downed power lines in the area and minimum staffing. Despite these challenges, firefighters worked together diligently and were able to efficiently suppress the fire, preventing further property damage.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Staff report
