According to Manassas City spokesman Jeremy Beale, the City Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the fire but was unable to determine what sparked the flames.
Firefighters responded to the home at 100201 Waterford Drive, near Clover Hill Road, at approximately 5:05 p.m. on February 14. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire spreading through the second floor of the three-story residence. The roof collapsed during the firefighting efforts, but no residents were injured as all occupants, including a dog, evacuated safely before emergency responders arrived.
One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Fire crews from Manassas, Prince William County, and Manassas Park worked together to extinguish the flames.
Authorities continue to urge residents to check their smoke detectors and have an emergency evacuation plan in place in case of a fire.
