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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026