Hazmat scare in Roanoke .. IT’S JUST A DRILL! Timothy Martin September 12, 2012 1 minute 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. 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 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026 How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape Denise Membreno April 22, 2026