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Albemarle County townhouse fire displaces two residents; no injuries reported

Crystal Graham
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Two people have been displaced from their home after a structure fire at a town home in the 2000 block of Northwoods Pointe Drive in Albemarle County.

According to Albemarle County Fire Rescue, a fire on Friday at 3:30 p.m., is being investigated by the fire marshal’s office.

Crews were dispatched and arrived on scene within five minutes. Responding units found smoke showing from the second floor.

No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

The displaced residents are being assisted by the Red Cross.

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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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