A fire broke out at a house in Dale City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 4 p.m.
Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 13000 block of Redstone Drive for a reported house fire.
Crews arrived with smoke showing and occupants out of the structure. No injuries were reported. The single-family dwelling sustained moderate damage displacing two adults and one child. The Red Cross assisted.
The Fire Marshal’s Office contributed the cause of the fire to a space heater located in a second-floor converted home office.
The Fire Marshal’s Office warns everyone to use caution whenever utilizing space heaters. Do not leave unattended, keep combustibles at least 3 feet away, and isolate from small children and pets.
