09/14/2026
On 9/13/26 at 2027 Hillsville Fire responded to I-77 north at the 21.7mm for a passenger vehicle on fire. Command arrived to find one vehicle fully involved. Engine 2 arrived shortly after and began fire suppression. VDOT SSP was set up prior to the scene assisting with a right lane closure when a tractor trailer failed to stop in time and went off the right side of the highway, up a small embankment, almost overturning. The driver self extricated and was uninjured. There were also no reported injuries from the vehicle fire. Squad 1 arrived and assisted with both scenes and they were turned over to VSP for investigation. Also on scene was CCFR.