Units were called to the 5000 block of Fishers Hill Way (Haymarket) when an occupant smelled smoke and observed flames from his attic.
Crews arrived with a working fire in the attic. Within 10 minutes the fire was under control. The home sustained moderate damage and no injuries were reported.
The Building Official declared the home unsafe to occupy displacing 2 adults.
The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire to be accidental originating from an HVAC unit in the attic.