ROANOKE, Va. – A fire erupted just before 3:45 a.m. at a strip mall on Franklin Road on Friday, disrupting nearby businesses, including Roanoke Exchange.
Firefighters were quick to respond. When the first crew arrived, flames were already visible coming from one of the businesses. They immediately called for backup and worked swiftly to contain the blaze.
The fire was under control within about 15 minutes, and thankfully, no injuries were reported…