Announcements

Ruckersville-A second fire, rekindled overnight Monday, destroyed the church steeple and caused additional smoke and water damage throughout the building, pastor Kyle Clements said.

Leesburg-The medical examiner has determined the identity of the woman found burned last night in a Leesburg field

Petersburg-No one was injured when an empty building caught fire Tuesday evening

Fishersville-The Preston L. Yancey Volunteer Fire Company of Fishersville has received the lowest possible rating from a service that measures risk assessment of firefighting departments for insurance companies

Alleghany County-A residence in the Ogles Creek section of Alleghany County was destroyed by fire this morning

Blackstone-Two recent fires in the town of Blackstone have fire investigators wondering if someone is setting fires intentionally.

Augusta County-Monday, Augusta County supervisors are reviewing a proposal to raise fire protection standards and hold volunteer departments accountable

Henry County-Fire officials are appealing for help from residents as they attempt to determine the cause of the Friday blaze that killed four horses.

Ruckersville-The fire that heavily damaged the 90-year-old Ruckersville Baptist Church sanctuary Sunday morning has been ruled arson, sheriff’s officials said.

Henry County-Henry County’s director of public safety is recommending that the county hire full- and part-time advanced life support staff to provide around-the-clock service to supplement the current volunteer rescue system