Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 2900 block of Neil Drive in northern Roanoke County on Friday, June 20 around 4:23 a.m.

Fire crews were sent to the 500 block of Bullitt Avenue Southeast at 5 a.m. and arrived to find the house engulfed by flames. By 5:25 a.m. the fire was marked under control. One person was ...

according to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department. Alerted by smoke alarms, two adults, their two dogs and a bird were able to escape safely. They will be staying with friends in the area.