MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — Multiple crews battled a residential fire that started in an outbuilding on Tuesday.
On the afternoon of September 9, 2025, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a shed fire on Old Bridgewater Road. Callers also warned the flames might spread to a nearby home.
When fire crews arrived, they found the blaze had already extended from the shed into the residence.
Crews that responded included:
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company
Engine 107, Engine 108, Engine 109, Tanker 15, SERV 106, SERV 104.
Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company
Engine 52 & Tanker 50
Harrisonburg Fire Department
Engine 2 (Pleasant Valley Road) Assisted on scene
Engine 1 (Maryland Ave) Covered Bridgewater During the incident
Rockingham County Fire Rescue
Tower 90 (Port Road)
Battalion 90 (Port Road)
As well as those in the training division, fire marshals office and administrative staff.
Bridgewater Rescue Squad
Ambulance 158
Traffic-management was handled by officers with the Bridgewater Police Department.
Crews remained on-scene for several hours, working to bring the fire under control and safely secure a leaking propane tank.
