Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department

09/30/2026

(Delayed post) On Sept 28th at 0754, Cumberland VFD was dispatched to assist Cartersville VFD with an electric vehicle on fire in the 1300 block of Sports Lake Rd. Engine 24, Tanker 22 & Tanker 23 responded.

First arriving crews found a single vehicle accident involving a Tesla car. The car was noted to be well involved with fire. During suppression operations, a single occupant was found deceased inside the vehicle.
Crews were able to fully extinguish the fire within an hour of arrival and remained on scene for about 4 hours while PD conducted an investigation.

09/28/2026

Update: Roadway is open.

Cumberland VFD and Cartersville VFD are currently working a significant accident in the 1300 block of Sports Lake Road. The road will be closed for a significant amount of time.

09/24/2026

Downed Tree Reportedly Leads to Crash, Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, Va. — A crash involving a downed tree on Route 60 left three people hospitalized late Wednesday night, including one with life-threatening injuries, sources tell Virginia Statewide Incidents.

The crash occurred on Route 60 near Rock Creek Road, where sources say a tree had fallen across the roadway. At least two vehicles had reportedly stopped for the tree, with at least one person outside of a vehicle.

Sources say another vehicle then struck the stopped vehicles and the person who was outside.

Three people were transported by ambulance to an area hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries, according to sources.

Both directions of Route 60 remain closed in the area as authorities continue to investigate the crash.

Virginia Statewide Incidents will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

All spots for the beach raffle have been filled! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser. The drawing will take place tonight.

09/04/2026

Less than 20 spots left for the Myrtle Beach Raffle. Drawing will take place once all spots are sold!

08/26/2026

Less than 40 spots left for the Myrtle Beach condo & cash raffle. Drawing will take place once all spots are sold. Reserve your spot before it's too late!

08/23/2026

Last night at 2044, Cumberland VFD was dispatched to the 29 block of Brumskill Ln for a smoke investigation. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from behind the siding of a mobile home. Once siding was removed, fire was located in the subfloor and quickly extinguished. Crews operated on the scene for about 1 hour.

08/06/2026

Less than 75 spots left for the raffle! Secure yours today. $20 per spot. Drawing will take place once all spots are filled

07/01/2026

Only a few days left before the Buggy Top shed raffle! The winner will be drawn on July 4th at noon. Get your tickets in person at Napa Auto Parts in Cumberland or through Venmo.