On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 10:03 a.m., career and volunteer personnel from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4800 block of Blenheim Road in Scottsville.

The first fire suppression apparatus arrived on scene 20 minutes later and found smoke and flames showing from one side of a residential home. Three occupants were home at the time of the fire and safely self-evacuated before first responders arrived.

Five residents total were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the Red Cross. No injuries have been reported from this incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office but is believed to have started on the exterior of the home before impacting the interior.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind the community to have working smoke alarms and know two ways out of your home. Make and practice your escape plan with resources available at Albemarle.org/SafeatHome.