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 Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026