Wood stoves blamed for two recent Roanoke County fires Jim Kent January 1, 2014 1 minute read A house fire in Roanoke County yesterday displaced three people. It’s one of two recent fires that involved wood stoves. The story from WFIR’s Jim Kent. Share: Post navigation Previous: The changing of the guard is official at Center in the Square todayNext: Bad weather in other parts of country impact air travel to/from Roanoke Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026