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 “It’s time for change,” Republican candidate says in U.S. Senate primary race Web Staff June 22, 2026 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026