Crews respond to early morning fire at former Virginia Intermont College

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Crews responded to a fire at the former Virginia Intermont College early Wednesday morning.

According to a release from the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department (BVFD), crews were dispatched to the college, located at 112 Campus Drive, just before 3:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, a large amount of smoke was seen coming from the library. The fire appeared to be throughout the basement, the BVFD stated.

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The BVFD reported the fire quickly burned through the first floor and into the second floor due to books and other combustibles still inside.

After a few hours, the fire was contained in the library area of the college.

No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. As of 9:30 a.m., the fire is being considered accidental, according to the BVFD.

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