By Jorge Valencia and Sheila Ellis
ROANOKE, Va. — At least two brush fires burned in the Roanoke and New River valleys on Monday, the hottest day this year, authorities said.
Two firefighters were injured, authorities said. No buildings were at risk.
Flames were reported about 2:15 p.m. in Montgomery County near Virginia 8 and Laurel Ridge Mill Road, said Riner Fire Chief Joe Lucas.
The fire spread to about 10 acres but was contained by about 7 p.m.
About 3 p.m., flames were reported near Walnut Run in the upper Smith Mountain Lake area, said Daryl Hatcher, the county’s director of public safety.
It grew to as many as 9 acres before being contained.
Two firefighters were recovering from smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion, Hatcher said.
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