Fire closes Blacksburg childcare center, man charged with arson

A nonprofit childcare center in Blacksburg is working to reopen after a fire extensively damaged the facility Easter morning and a man was charged with arson.

Shortly after 4 a.m. on April 5, police arrived at Valley Interfaith Child Care Center to assist the town’s fire department. The center is located at the Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren on Heather Drive.

An investigation determined the cause as arson, according to police. Two classrooms had fire damage, one with a significant amount. A third classroom had extensive smoke damage…

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