2 p.m. Wednesday
Fire officials said a blaze that engulfed the basement of a home on Stephens Street in the Independent Hill area of Prince William County did $50,000 in damage.
The occupants of the home were at work just before noon Tuesday when fire broke out. A neighbor called 911, and when crews arrived they say smoke billowing from the front door, according to fire officials.
The fire was quickly knocked down, but not before a firefighter fell after the portion of a staircases collapsed. No serious injuries were reported, however.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The occupants of the home are now staying with friends, officials said in the press release.
11:20 a.m .
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A fire fighter is reported to be OK this afternoon after falling in a partial stairway collapse at a fire in Prince William County.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out in a basement of a home on Stephens Street in Independent Hill.
A neighbor called 911 after seeing smoke billowing from the house. Upon arrival, fire crews found the basement ablaze and were about to douse the flames, Prince William fire and rescue spokeswoman Kim Hylander said.
We’ll have more on this as it’s available.
