Popular Salem restaurant still closed after early February fire Timothy Martin February 17, 2012 1 minute read The Pizza Pasta Pit in Salem is still closed after a basement fire back on February 1st. WFIR’s Timothy Martin spoke with one of the owners and has an update on repairs to the building. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PPP-Update-Wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=PPP Update Wrap 1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: VA teachers wear black in “Statewide day of mourning”Next: Registrars work to keep the dead off voting rolls Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026