Roanoke business burns down in overnight fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke Fire EMS Department was still putting out hotspots Saturday morning after an overnight fire at Noke Van Co.
The fire department posted about a fire on the 1900 block of 9th Street Southeast around 1 a.m. Crews said because of structural collapse, they focused their attack on the outside of the building. Roads were blocked near the commercial complex overnight.
Noke Van Co. posted to their Facebook, saying they are 'heartbroken.' They confirmed no one was injured and the fire was contained to only their building. In another post they said 20 employees were left without a job. The company also posted a GoFundMe link.
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