Fire Damages Apartment Building

On August 21, 2023, the Blacksburg Police Department, Blacksburg Fire, Blacksburg Rescue, and Christiansburg Fire responded to 508 Center St in reference to a grill on fire.

The fire spread to the entire building causing major damage to all four apartments. All residents are safe, accounted for and no other injuries reported.

Blacksburg Police and Fire along with Virginia Tech are working with all affected students to ensure housing and all other needs are being met.