Orange Volunteer Fire Company releases Montpelier fire information

ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Orange Volunteer Fire Company has released more information pertaining to the fire on the property of historic Montpelier, April 8.

Three firefighters were injured early during the incident when trying to access fire in the attic by ladder.

A partial collapse of the front porch roof caused the ladder to fall.

All injured firefighters denied EMS transport.

OVFC says it currently appears that fire damage was limited to the porch, font room of the office building, and attic of the office building.

There is smoke, water, and heat damage throughout the attic damage to the lab building.

Extensive salvage and overhaul operations were required to save and salvage all artifacts contained in these facilities.

As work continues at The Montpelier Foundation to relocate all artifacts and assess the damage, they will report specific information about their findings.

The following companies are reported to have responded to the fire:

• Orange Volunteer Fire Company
• County of Orange Fire & EMS
• Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company
• Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company
• Rapidan Volunteer Fire Company
• Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire Company

The fire remains under investigation by the County of Orange Fire & EMS Fire Marshal.

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