Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to Spruce Street near Manassas around 1:30 a.m. to extinguish a fire blazing through the roof.
The house was unoccupied upon arrival. According to report, one firefighter acquired a minor burn and was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The family of seven will be receiving assistance from the Red Cross due to the Fire Marshal’s Office declaring the preliminary damages at a total loss.
According to Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue Kevin McGee, your chances of surviving a fire will double when you install working smoke alarms in your home.
Here is more in a press release:
On Friday, March 18th at approximately 1:30 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 8100 block of Spruce Street in Manassas.
Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed fire blazing through the roof. Firefighters made entry in search of occupants but as they proceeded to attack and extinguish the fire, they were informed the home was unoccupied.
One firefighter sustained minor burn injuries and was transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation and treatment.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages estimated at a total loss.
Red Cross was called to assist the family, 3 adults and 4 children, displaced by the fire.
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin McGee would like to remind residents that smoke alarms save lives (www.pwcgov.org/SmokeAlarms). You double your chances of surviving a fire when you install working smoke alarms in your home.
Remember to:
Install smoke detectors on every level within the home including the basement.
Test smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries as needed.
Change batteries when you change clocks (spring and fall).
Replace smoke detectors every 10 years.
