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Albemarle County: Pelham Road home a total loss after fire early Thursday morning

Crystal Graham
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One individual has been displaced from their home after a fire Thursday morning in the 4000 block of Pelham Road in Albemarle County.

According to the Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue, crews responded to the call for a residential fire at 6:08 a.m. and found visible flames and a working fire.

The home’s occupant evacuated safely with no injuries.

The single-family home is considered a total loss.

The resident is being assisted by family members and friends.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation.

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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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