But when he did not get a response, the officer kicked in the door. It woke up the 5 residents inside, and they made it out safely. Authorities say there was extensive damage to the house. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Officials are continuing to battle the blaze that has consumed more than 80 acres just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Authorities suspect mother nature is to blame for starting the fire.
The blaze is burning near the Marble Spring area of northwest Bedford County, in the Jefferson National Forest. It was detected Saturday after a thunderstorm rolled through the area. A storm that included lightning but little rain. Authorities say the fire threatens a part of the James River Face Wilderness Area. They will continue fighting the fire today.