Popular Salem restaurant still closed after early February fire Timothy Martin February 17, 2012 1 minute read The Pizza Pasta Pit in Salem is still closed after a basement fire back on February 1st. WFIR’s Timothy Martin spoke with one of the owners and has an update on repairs to the building. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PPP-Update-Wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=PPP Update Wrap 1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: VA teachers wear black in “Statewide day of mourning”Next: Registrars work to keep the dead off voting rolls Related Stories Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment in tight race Ian Price April 21, 2026 It is “Work Zone Awareness Week,” and VDOT rolls out the barrel Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026