. — Approximately 30 people were displaced after an early-morning apartment fire sent heavy flames pouring...

. — Approximately 30 people were displaced after an early-morning apartment fire sent heavy flames pouring from the roof of a complex in the 2300 block of Tuckawana Circle NW, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Crews were dispatched by the 911 Center at approximately 3:45 a.m. Firefighters aboard Engine 13, A-Shift, were the first to arrive and reported heavy fire coming from the roof.

The incident was upgraded to a two-alarm fire, bringing additional firefighting units to the scene.

At 5:29 a.m., Battalion Chief 2 marked the fire under control.

Officials reported that no injuries occurred, but approximately 30 people were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Tuckawana Circle was blocked by emergency vehicles as crews worked to control the blaze. Drivers were advised to use an alternate route.

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Source note: Star News TV · Oct 25, 2026 2:15 PM.