Department of Forestry is advising caution after several “false alarm” fire reports Ian Price November 9, 2016 1 minute read Forestry officials are asking people to only call 911 if they see a fire after numerous false alarms yesterday from people who smelled smoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodlatte wins 13th term, says repealing Obamacare is high on his agendaNext: Deputies to grow beards, color hair for good cause Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026