Hazmat scare in Roanoke .. IT’S JUST A DRILL! Timothy Martin September 12, 2012 1 min read If you see emergency crews scrambling the next few days at the 9th Street Industrial Park in Roanoke, don’t panic. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Two years after starting up, Blacksburg company expects to add 50 jobs in next two yearsNext: Gas prices normally drop after Labor Day, so why not now? Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025