Fire and rescue crews in Prince William County responded to two house fires on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Flames broke out at a house on Lindendale Road in Dale City at 8:34 p.m.
Units were dispatched to the 13800 block of Lindendale Road (Dale City) for multiple calls reporting a homeâs rear deck on fire. Crews arrived with fire showing and quickly spreading up the exterior into the upper floor and attic. Â The fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. The Building Official declared the structure unsafe to occupy. The Red Cross is assisting the 6 adults and 1 child displaced. It was determined the fire originated from a propane grill on the homeâs rear deck.
The Fire Marshalâs Office warns âif you are utilizing a grill never leave it unattendedâ. Grills should be kept a minimum of 10 feet (15â is recommended) away from the structure. Keep nearby combustible away from a grill. Keep small children a safe distance away. If you have a propane grill, ensure all fittings are tight and the tank is secured.
Here’s a video of the fire (our thanks to the tipster who submitted the video).
Meanwhile, fire crews were called to a home in the 12000 block of Elliots Oak Place in Bristow at 5:32 p.m.
Units were called to the 12000 block of Elliots Oak Place (Bristow) for a townhome on fire. Crews arrived with a fire on the exterior spreading up and into the home. No injuries were reported. The structure was declared unsafe to occupy displacing 2 adults and 5 children. The Fire Marshalâs Office is still investigating the cause of the fire.
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