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Heard on: Blacksburg, Town of Fire Ops · 1/17/2026 10:05 AM
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Structure fire, 55 Merrimack Road.
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It's gonna be New River Imports, have multiple calls about a building that is fully engulfed.
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Building fire near Merrimac Rd industrial area
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible structure fire near Merrimac Road at the New River Imports business. Multiple calls indicated that the building was fully engulfed in flames.
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