Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze in Bunker Hill Residence

A serious residential fire erupted in Bunker Hill, prompting swift response from multiple fire departments and EMS teams on scene.

Mar 10, 2026 11:40 AM Mar 12, 2026 10:12 AM

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BUNKER HILL — Bunker Hill Fire Department Co. 1 responded at 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, to a reported serious residential structure fire within the city limits of Bunker Hill, where first arriving units encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. No injuries were reported.

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The department said it was dispatched to the scene at 3 p.m. and that crews found active fire conditions upon arrival. The cause of the fire was not provided.

Bunker Hill Fire Department Co. 1 thanked mutual aid partners for their assistance and also recognized Staunton Area Ambulance Service for providing EMS standby and rehabilitation support for firefighters.

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Units on scene included Chief 5400, Battalion Chief 5402, Engine 5411, Brush 5471 and Tender 5461. Additional resources included Tender 5465 and Rescue 5452 from the Shipman Firefighters Association/Shipman Fire Department.

Mutual aid was provided by Brighton Fire Department, Staunton Fire and Prairietown Fire Department.

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