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Albemarle County home fire results in $75k in damages: No injuries reported

Crystal Graham
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A family has been displaced after their Albemarle County home caught on fire Thursday afternoon. The fire, located in the 2000 block of Lindsay Road, was likely the result of resistance heating of electrical wiring.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to the 4:50 p.m. report of a working fire with visible flames.

The first unit arrived on scene 16 minutes after being dispatched.

The home’s occupants and family dog were evacuated safely with no injuries.

The residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office estimated the loss from the fire at $75,000.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham is the digital editor and development director for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. She also has a strong development background as the former director in Virginia for a national suicide prevention organization. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.