UPDATED:

Fire crews confirm no one was in the house at the time of the fire.

They say the cost of the damage is about $80,000.

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Neighbors tell WDBJ7 that they believe the house is empty right now. 

It is a rental property, and the last tenant they know of moved out on November 30th. 

Fire crews have gotten the flames under control, but are still putting out some hot spots. 

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We are tracking breaking news in Roanoke.

A house is on fire on Dakota Avenue at Westside Boulevard.

We don't have any other information on the fire right now, but we'll keep you posted as details come in.