There were two home fires this week in Prince William.
On the evening on May 25, Prince William fire and rescue were called to a fire at a single-family home on Edmonston Drive in Manassas.
When Prince William fire and rescue arrived, they saw a fire on the rear deck of the home.
Firefighters were able to put out the fire, and no one was injured.
Prince William fire and rescue have estimated damages at $7,000.
Another fire took place in the afternoon on May 26, Prince William fire and rescue were sent to a fire at a two-story townhome on Larkin Drive in Woodbridge.
When firefighters arrived at the townhome, they found the fire at the back of the home, and were able to put it out. No one was injured.
According to Prince William fire and rescue, two adults and four children were home at the time of the fire. They were able to safely evacuate.
Prince William fire and rescue estimated the damagers at $50,000.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
More from Prince William fire and rescue:
If you smoke, smoke outside.
Provide an area for individuals to properly extinguish and safely discard smoking materials.
Do not discard butts or ashes into mulch laden landscapes, flower beds, grassy areas, woods, etc.
Before you throw out butts and ashes, douse in water or sand.
Use deep, wide, sturdy ashtrays on a sturdy foundation, e.g. table.
Check under furniture cushions and in other places people smoke for cigarette butts that may have fallen out of sight.
Be alert when smoking! You won’t be alert if you’re sleepy, have been drinking, or have taken medicine or other drugs.
Never smoke in a home where medical oxygen is used.
If you smoke, choose fire-safe cigarettes; they are less likely to cause fires.
Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of children.
