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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026