Fire Damages Equipment of Triumphant Virginia Band

Investigators say a fire that heavily damaged equipment belonging to Powhatan High School’s marching band was probably sparked by friction between a trailer and one of its tires.

Officials tell the Richmond Times-Dispatch the fire-damaged musical instruments and new uniforms were valued at about $100,000.

The fire occurred after the band had returned as the grand champion from a weekend competition in Virginia Beach.

The nearly full trailer is used to haul the band’s equipment to and from events.