From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Tuesday, August 23 rd at 1:42 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 14800 block of Danville Road in Dale City.Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed fire blazing from the rear of a 2-story split level house. Firefighters extinguished the fire that had extended into the home and through the roof.No injuries reported.The fire was discovered by one of the residents approximately one hour after placing ashes from a charcoal grill into a recycling bin located outside behind the home. The resident alerted the remaining family members enabling everyone to safely evacuate the home.Red Cross was called to assist the occupants, 5 adults, 2 children and 1 dog, displaced by the fire.A Building Official was on scene and has posted the home unsafe.According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $200,000.The area of origin was the home’s exterior; the cause was placing ashes from a charcoal grill in a combustible recycling container and has been determined accidental.
