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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026