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Albemarle County home declared a total loss after Monday morning fire

Crystal Graham
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A single-story home on Forest View Road in Albemarle County is a total loss after a fire early this morning.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a 4:06 a.m. call for a structure fire and the first fire suppression unit arrived at the home nine minutes after dispatch.

The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

The residence was unoccupied, and there were no injuries, according to the Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue.

The investigation is being led by the Albemarle County Fire Marshals Office.

The cause of the fire is undetermined.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham 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. You can reach her at [email protected]

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