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Fire Displaces 7 in Lake Ridge

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — On Tuesday, April 3 at  11:30 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 12400 block of Skipper Circle in Lake Ridge.

Fire and rescue units, upon arrival, were met by the residents stating the fire was in the kitchen but was extinguished.

Everyone safely evacuated. No injuries reported.

Three adults and four children were displaced.

American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist families.

Preliminary damages are estimated at $3000.00.

Fire Marshal’s investigation determined the origin of the fire was the stovetop; the cause of the fire was accidental.

-Press release