Covesville
Albemarle County, VA
From Albemarle County Fire Department
“On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at approximately 5:10 pm, career and volunteer units from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Monacan Trail Road.
The first apparatus arrived on scene 16 minutes after dispatch to discover a heavily involved single-family residence. At the time of the fire, one resident was home and suffered fatal injuries. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identification of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The fire does not appear suspicious.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue would like to remind the community to have an evacuation plan for your home in place. When you hear your smoke alarm, get out and stay out. Visit www.Albemarle.org/SafeAtHome for resources.”
